Late October–November · Reservoir autumn colour
Mountain foliage usually develops earlier than central Tokyo.
Tourism source ↗A large mountain reservoir at Tokyo’s western edge, with dam viewpoints, floating pedestrian bridges and forested shore scenery.
Best time to visit: Oct–Nov – Reservoir autumn colour
💡 Check the official place page and current seasonal conditions before travel.
Mountain scenery around Lake OkutamaReference photo · selected conditions are not photographed yet
Recorded capture month: Nov · Historical photo, not a live view
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Weather for your date
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14°C
Partly cloudy
💧 0% rain chance · wind 3 km/h
Hourly forecast
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Forecast: Open-Meteo
Packing checklist
No tips added for this spot yet.
Parking
Nearby public parking (OpenStreetMap)
NEARBY
· 5 min walk
Vehicle height not verified
Community-mapped nearby parking. Capacity, fees, hours and vehicle limits are not verified; check signs on arrival.
Parking source ↗
Directions to Lake Okutama
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A DIFFERENT JAPAN, EVERY MONTH
When to see this place
Typical viewing windows. Weather and bloom dates vary each year; these are not live forecasts.
Year-round · Dam and mountain lake views
Road, bus and trail conditions should be checked before a long trip west.
Tourism source ↗Suitability
Stroller: Not recommended
Nursing room: Not verified
Noise level: quiet
Kids: Facilities are spread out and buses are infrequent; floating bridges and trails can close with water level or weather.
Rules
Fire: no fire
Water access: lake
Drones: banned
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Sources, photo credits and verification
Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-09-27