Jan 31, 2015 - 1 min read

Okutama's Hatonous Ravine

Tokyo`s forgotten crown in the jewel

By Steve Morton

Community writer

A closer look at the river reveals its true wonder

Follow the signs downwards

Except for the roaring sounds of the river, this narrow path hides much of the gorge which is only a few meters away

As you cross Hatonosu Bridge the real fun begins!

You will immediately notice several huge canyons and gorges on either side of the bridge

From the other end of this bridge is a walking path that leads down to the riverbank

Along this riverbank you can get up close and personal with many crags, boulders and of course, the Tama River

As you walk up stream from Hatonosu Bridge be sure to look back at this impressive bridge from time to time

This mighty river runs all the way from Okutama into downtown Tokyo before eventually filtering out into the sea

One last look back at Hatonosu Bridge with several people admiring the autumn foliage

Touted as being Okutama’s most gorgeous ravine, this awesome 40 meter high natural wonder more than lives up to its reputation!

It isn't until you actually start crossing the narrow suspension bridge that you will be able to experience all of the amazing sights and sounds emanating from around you.

As you dangle precariously high over this scary ravine, you will personally be treated to a bird’s eye view of the mighty Tama River flowing by below you, crashing wildly into several deep gorges and numerous large boulders before winding around into the next valley and disappearing into the distance

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