Over beautiful lake Okutama, Mugiyama Floating Bridge is a nice place to go in Japan located in Tama area of Tokyo. You can reach to Mount Mito by foot over this 220 meters long bridge which is mainly supported by hundreds of drum cans and newly added styrofoam and polyethylene. The stunning mountainous view on a sunny day around the bridge will you give you a pleasant experience.
The drum cans along with newly added styrofoams and polyethylene helps the bridge to float over the lake water. From the bridge, you can enjoy the clear green water of Lake Okutama which is Tokyo’s one of the primary water source. Mugiyama floating bridge is also known as Mugiyama pontoon bridge.
You can enjoy seeing thousands of small fishes swimming around in lake water while on the middle of the bridge. After crossing, from the other side of the bridge you can climb up lower part of Mount Mito and enjoy the full view of the bridge.
How to visit this floating bridge?
By car from Tokyo it takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach this bridge. By train and then bus it is about the same time. By train and bus it is about 2000 yen one way. There is a 10 minutes walk from the bus stop to the Mugiyama floating bridge. Bus is available at the bus stop in 1 hour interval.
Mugiyama Floating Bridge – Entry Fees and Address
There is no toll fee to use the bridge. You can park your car at parking lot near the bridge. Parking is free. There is a 3 minutes walk from parking to the bridge. Parking spaces are limited to 6.
Address: Kawano Okutama-machi Nishitama-gun 198-0225 Tokyo Prefecture.
Website: https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/2179/
The bridge itself is safe to cross since there are fences on both side. While walking on the bridge for the first time you may feel thrilled because of the light floatation but that is fine. You will get used to it in little time. Children can also cross the bridge.
When to visit Mugiyama Floating Bridge?
If you go on Summer or Spring you can can enjoy the mountains in complete green color. If you go during Autumn which lasts between early October to mid November you can enjoy stunning Autumn color around the bridge. However, during Autumn season the bridge can be a bit crowdy. In the Summer or Spring there is less crowd and noises.
Some Handy Tips
Some handy tips before visiting this bridge are – Check the weather before going to the location. A sunny clear sky with little clouds is ideal to enjoy the surroundings from the bridge. Although it is safe to cross the bridge, if you are traveling with children, keep an eye over them.
Now that you know about this beautiful place to go in Japan, why not give a visit when you get the opportunity? If you have travel itinerary around Tokyo, keep Mugiyama floating bridge in your plan. You can travel the bridge and come back on the same day without any hassles. Enjoy this beautiful natural spot with your families, friends and dear ones.
