Golden route from which you can enjoy majestic Mount Takao to the fullest
Hachioji
Mount Takao is a destination a short distance from central Tokyo, where you can enjoy taking a leisurely hike even on a day trip. Spend an active day looking for majestic spots that have been awarded three stars in the Michelin Guide, as with Mount Fuji.
- Walk
- Cable car
Cable Car Kiyotaki Station
Start your journey on the cable car that boasts the steepest slope among all cable car lines in Japan!
Roughly 6 minutes
Mount Takao Monkey Park
Before visiting the mountaintop temple, you may want to take a side trip to a monkey park. The sight of young monkeys and their parents playing together will make you smile.
Roughly 16 minutes
Takaosan Yakuoin Temple
Visit Takaosan Yakuoin Temple, which is one of the greatest spiritual hot spots around Mount Takao. The temple may well bring you good luck, due to its historical background as a spiritual mountain that has served as a training center for the ancient Japanese religion of Shugendo.
Roughly 20 minutes
Top of Mount Takao
Enjoy the stunning view of Mount Fuji from the top of Mount Takao. Some people say that the “dragon’s pulse” (the channel through which the power of the earth passes) from Mount Fuji flows into Mount Takao, so here you can gain power equivalent to that you may earn by climbing Mount Fuji.
Roughly 30 minutes
Mt. Takao Beer Mount
Drink a toast at the highest beer garden in Japan. Indulge yourself with a feeling of accomplishment at this unparalleled scenic overlook.
*Information as of July 2019