Mount Takao

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Mount Takao

This Michelin 3-star Tourist Spot is Recommended for Beginner Mountain Climbers.

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Mount Takao is a peak with an levation of 599 meters, located in Tokyo’s Hachioji City.
With good transportation access, it’s a popular placee to go mountain climbing. While still in the city, it’s like taking a trip to the countryside!
From families with small children to the elderly, about 3,000,000 people visit every year. It’s world famous as the mountain boasting the most climbers in the world.

Featuring a total of 7 climbing pathways, from paved roads to mountain climbing trails, there are things to see on each of these easily walkable pathways.
Since Mount Takao offers a variety of climbing courses, it always attracts climbers, no matter how many times they visit.
The rule of "carry out what you carry in" is strictly observed, helping maintain the cleanliness of the mountain.

By using a cable car and a chair lift, the peak may be reached in an hour. There are several teahouses from the lift stop to the summit, where you can enjoy unique Mt. Takao gourmet foods like yam soba and sweet buns.

Highlights

  • With the cable car, this mountain is suitable for beginners.
  • Don’t miss out on trying Mount Takao’s gourmet dishes, such as Tororo soba and Manju!
  • As proof of your climb, it’s a must to take a commemorative photo in front of the sign at the peak of Mount Takao!
  • Along the Number 1 trail, there is Yakuo-in, a temple offering a variety of blessings!
  • By respecting the rules and taking away all your trash, this mountain is kept clean.

Photos

  • Mount Takao Summit

    Mount Takao Summit

  • Mount Takao in autumn foliage season

    Mount Takao in autumn foliage season

  • Taking a commemorative photo in front of the sign that says "Mount Takao Summit" is a must-do to prove your ascent

    Taking a commemorative photo in front of the sign that says "Mount Takao Summit" is a must-do to prove your ascent

  • Mount Takao: Well-maintained hiking trail

    Mount Takao: Well-maintained hiking trail

  • Mount Takao: Cable car

    Mount Takao: Cable car

  • Mount Takao: Lift

    Mount Takao: Lift

  • Takao-san Yakuo-in

    Takao-san Yakuo-in

  • Takao-san Yakuo-in: Statue of Tengu

    Takao-san Yakuo-in: Statue of Tengu

  • Takaosanguchi Station: Before the ticket gate

    Takaosanguchi Station: Before the ticket gate

Reviews

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  • Top Reviewer

    mizuiro_lawson Top Reviewer

    京王線の高尾山口からすぐに登り始められる好立地。整備の行き届いた登山ルートは初心者や子供でも気軽に楽しめます!訪れた日はあいにくの曇り空だったため高尾山の山頂から富士山のテッペンは見えませんでしたが、快適な陽気で十分楽しめました!!

  • Yeung Yeung

    西東京最具人氣的郊山,很適合踏青健行。

  • Julie Chen

    高尾山~有靈氣滿山的藥王院⋯還有滿山綠意和紅葉、還可有遠望富士山的富士見100景🤟每到假日必來哦🎈

  • 林生安

    風景很美空氣也很棒,一直以來都是西東京熱門的賞楓地點。

  • CHIAO_OAIHC

    適合假日郊外踏青很棒的地點。

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Details

Name in Japanese
高尾山
Postal Code
193-0844
Address
Takao-machi, Hachioji City, Tokyo
Telephone
042-664-7872
Closed
No holidays
Hours
Open 24 hours
Access
The trail entrance is about 5 minutes on foot from Takaosanguchi Station on the Keio Line
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)