Ome, Tokyo

Ome sits in the western Tama area of Tokyo, at the eastern foot of the Chichibu mountains. It ranges from a compact town center to satoyama hills along the Nariki river and the trailheads of Mt. Mitake, yet a single train line links it to central Tokyo. It suits people who want to keep a city job while doing a trial stay in a mountain-valley vacant home and taking their time over a move or purchase.