Super helpful and friendly man gave me hiking maps for Okutsma and the region. And he pointed us to a great udon place with handmade noodles!

It was my first time walking in Okutama, so I stopped by the Okutama Visitor Center (^∇^) Autumn leaves in Okutama🍁, information and guidebook Also, you can't take it out with you, but there are many books that you can read for free. I always make plans, but this was very helpful 👍 The riverside area, which can be reached within a few minutes from the visitor center, was also very nice 🥰

While driving to Lake Okutama and Hikawa Valley, I wanted to find out information about bears, which has been a hot topic lately, so I stopped by here first. There are 6 parking spaces behind the building a little up the hill on the left as you face the visitor center. Yes (free). When I went inside, the lady in charge said to me, ``We have maps of the surrounding area,'' so after I borrowed the restroom (which was very clean!), I went to get a map and found out about bear sightings. When I asked him questions about things like driving and where to drive, he was very kind and gave me detailed information. By the way, when I took a walk from the mouth of Okutama Lake in the Ogawa-nai Zone to Happoiwa Observation Deck, which was listed on the guide map for Lake Okutama, I caught a glimpse of a monkey...but I was glad it wasn't a bear. This was my first time visiting a tourist information facility like this, and I'm glad I used it. 2023/11/2

It was a great place to learn about animals.

Good, friendly and with plenty of useful information.

We collected information on the mountain trails that we had not yet filled out. He teaches in a very nice way. 2023/9/15 The outside desk and chairs were new. lunch. 2023/12/29

A solid tourist information center with a somewhat impressive building. If you call them, they will gladly tell you about the status of the mountain trail. Bouldering experiences and simple information about Okutama are also on display.

They kindly and carefully guide us around Okutama and give us maps. Plus, the exhibits of Okutama's animals and nature are also great. Please note that there is no parking lot.

You can see stuffed animals of the mammals that live in Okutama. There is also a reconstructed specimen of the skeleton of an Asiatic black bear on display, which is very well done. If you go up the slope next to the facility, there is a parking lot for several cars, so it is convenient if you come by car. As you enter the 1st floor entrance, there is a bouldering wall immediately to your left. There is a mattress on the floor and a harness from above to prevent falling, so even children and beginners may be able to enjoy it with peace of mind.

There is no product sales, only information guidance. There aren't even vending machines inside the building.

I stopped by and found out that the parking lot is free, but I didn't notice it until I went up the hill behind the building. Inside, explanations of Okutama's nature and stuffed animals of Okutama are on display.

Although the scale is small, a cheerful woman will kindly guide you around. Thank you very much for your help with hiking route advice and maps.

Very kind and friendly staff! Offer plenty of recommendations for the local area and can show hiking trail maps and latest information on the trails in the area

(Translated by Google) A slightly light local museum-like facility. There are various explanations about the nature of Okutama. (Original) ちょっとライトな郷土資料館みたいな施設。奥多摩の自然についての各種解説がある。

(Translated by Google) The staff was a very nice person (* ^ o ^ *) Thank you for telling me various things in detail! !! Sightseeing has become even more fun! (Original) スタッフさんがものすごくいい人だった(*^o^*)細かく色んなことを教えてくださりありがとうございます！！観光がより一層楽しくなりました！

(Translated by Google) A facility that provides mountain climbing guidance in Okutama. On the first floor, there is a space for children to play, and now there is even a bouldering facility. The people in charge are also kind and polite. (Original) 奥多摩の登山案内をしてくれる施設。1階には、子供達が遊べるスペースがあり、現在はボルダリングの設備まであります。係の方も親切丁寧です。

(Translated by Google) I go to get the free paper BLUE + GREEN JOURNAL once every few months. The staff at the reception is also kind ~ The other day, I received a cool towel to prevent heat stroke. (Original) 数ヶ月に１回フリーペーパーの BLUE+GREENJOURNALを頂きに行ってます。受付のスタッフさんも親切ですよ〜　先日は熱中症予防のクールタオルを頂きました。

(Translated by Google) It is very close to Okutama Station. You can submit a mountain climbing report here. (Original) 奥多摩駅のすぐ近くにあります。ここで登山届けを出すことが出来ます。