Okutama Chuzai Keiji Trending on Google! Filming Locations in Okutama Town Are Drawing Attention

Multiple installments have been produced, including specials and a continuous drama format, all depicting the mountain scenery and Tama River landscapes of Okutama with care.
The series continues to air in reruns on the Home Drama Channel, supported by a dedicated fanbase over many years.

Why Is It Trending Again Now?

Searches for this drama surged on Google Trends in June 2026.
The renewed broadcasts on the Home Drama Channel and a wave of revival viewership appear to have fueled the spread of filming location guides online.
Not only fans from far away who have never visited Okutama, but also local residents discovering the drama's settings anew — this kind of rediscovery is happening as well.

Filming Locations in Okutama That Appear in the Drama

The main filming locations are scattered throughout Okutama Town itself.
Near Shiromaru Station on the JR Ome Line, scenes depicting the local police box were reportedly filmed, with the surrounding mountains and river landscape lending the show its distinctive atmosphere.
The Mitake Gorge, with its bridge over the Tama River, and Oku-Hikawa Shrine in the Hikawa district are also among the filming locations.
The campground scenes were filmed in an area located between Okutama Station and Shiromaru Station.

If You Want to Tour the Filming Locations, Take the Ome Line

The JR Ome Line is the essential route for exploring Okutama's filming locations.
The stretch from Ome Station to the terminal Okutama Station is known by the nickname "Tokyo Adventure Line."
Shinomaru Station, Kawai Station, and Mitake Station all sit along the line, surrounded by scenery connected to the drama.
Starting from Okutama Station and hopping between locations on foot or by local bus is the recommended way to explore.

Enjoy Okutama's Nature While You're There

While you're visiting the filming locations, it's worth venturing out to Okutama's natural attractions too.
About 35 minutes by Nishi-Tokyo Bus from Okutama Station (direct to the "Shonyudo" stop on weekdays; on weekends, alight at Higashi-Nippara and walk about 25 minutes) lies Nippara Limestone Cave, known as one of the largest in the Kanto region.
Shiromaru Lake, with its beautiful emerald-green waters, is also accessible with a 10–20 minute walk from Shiromaru Station.
Activities like rafting and stream fishing on the Tama River round out the experience, letting you soak in the drama's world at your own pace.

Getting to Okutama Town

• Train: JR Ome Line to Okutama Station (about 2 hours from Shinjuku, about 1 to 1.5 hours from Tachikawa)
• Car: About 1.5 hours from Hachioji IC on the Chuo Expressway via National Route 411

The tourist information office near Okutama Station can also help with directions to filming locations.
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Explore Okutama From a Local's Perspective

For those who have lived in Okutama for a long time, there are moments when a landscape on screen makes you think, "That's that place, isn't it?"
Having more people turn their eyes to the beauty of Okutama's mountains and rivers because of a drama is something the local community is genuinely happy about.
During the brief sunny breaks in the rainy season or the cool summer days, why not take a walk through the drama's settings and breathe in the Okutama air?