• Just a short train ride away from Tokyo is Mount Takao, a mountain which Japanese people have revered for a very long time. Mount Takao has 9 hiking courses (cable car and chair-lift are also available) catered to hikers of all levels, making it a great destination for any fun-seeking traveler, nature lovers, and Japanese history enthusiasts.
• We kindly recommend you to wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear (hiking/trekking shoes).

At 599 meters, Mount Takao is certainly not a tall mountain. However, it is a dense and imposing mountain. The entire 599 meters of Mount Takao thrives with genuine natural, historical and cultural beauty only available here. Mount Takao will be the object of everyone's pride and affection for a hundred more years to come The charm of this wonderful natural environment, pride of the world, will be communicated through from the TAKAO 599 MUSEUM, allowing for a new way to enjoy Mount Takao. Mount Takao is not just for climbing. It's also a mountain inviting you to a curious world full of fresh new surprises and discoveries. Welcome to the new Mount Takao.