Parks & Gardens · Hachioji
Mount Takao (Takaosan)
高尾山
Follow the main Trail 1 approach through Yakuoin for a mountain day in Hachioji, with the return journey planned before climbing. Walking from the foot and using the cable car are different experiences; neither makes the summit universally accessible.
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Before you go
- Find it
- Mount Takao approach, Kiyotaki cable-car station, 2205 Takaomachi, Hachioji, Tokyo
- Visiting hours
- Plan Trail 1/Yakuoin in daylight; check weather and trail notices. Cable car starts 08:00; September–November last train 17:45 weekdays, 18:00 weekends/holidays. Last return varies by month and may change for maintenance/weather; check operator before departure.Check the current official calendar and entry or booking conditions before travelling.
- Admission & costs
- Cable car or lift: adult ¥490 one way / ¥980 return; child ¥250 / ¥500. Other facilities and transport charged separately; check applicable age/companion rules.
Hours and admission may change. Check the official site before setting out.
Getting there
- TakaosanguchiTicket gate (unnumbered)Keio Takao Line · About 5 minutes to Kiyotaki cable-car boarding station; reaching the summit needs a separate climb or cable/walk.5 min walk
A little time. A closer look.
Follow the main Trail 1 approach through Yakuoin for a mountain day in Hachioji, with the return journey planned before climbing. Walking from the foot and using the cable car are different experiences; neither makes the summit universally accessible.
Something to notice
Notice how the path, trees and sounds change as you climb. Choose one safe stopping point to record the mountain's atmosphere.
A little consideration
Check weather, trail and transport notices before departure. Wear suitable footwear, follow marked paths and turn back when conditions or time require it.
Cover preview
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Make it a pocket guide.
Choose an edition, print one page, and fold it into a small companion for your day.
Check your paper size and printer settings before printing.
Print one page
Choose page 1 for color or page 2 for monochrome. Use A4 or US Letter, portrait, and Fit to Page. Print single-sided, with duplex off.
Make two folds
With the printed side facing you, fold the right half behind the left along the vertical guide. Then fold the bottom half behind the top.
Open and explore
Mount Takao (Takaosan) is your front cover. Open once for practical details, then fully for context, QR links and your own notes.
Sources & freshness Facts checked: 2026-10-10
Information may have changed. Check the destination’s official website before visiting.