{"id":3238,"date":"2018-04-18T08:37:10","date_gmt":"2018-04-18T06:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog?p=3238"},"modified":"2019-05-13T10:09:14","modified_gmt":"2019-05-13T08:09:14","slug":"mount-takao-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/mount-takao-guide","title":{"rendered":"Mount Takao from Tokyo: Day trip itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tokyo is a bustling metropolis, a busy and populous neon city. If you\u2019re visiting Tokyo but looking to slow the pace and enjoy the great outdoors, nearby Mount Takao may be just the ticket. Mount Takao offers autumn leaf and cherry blossom viewing, hiking, sky lifts, animal encounters, and historic temples.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Tokyo\u2019s Mount Takao, also called <em>Takaosan<\/em>, is not to be confused with the Takao area, home to the Jingoji Temple, near Kyoto. The later is also a mountainous area containing numerous temples. Whereas <strong>Mount Takao makes a nice escape from the fast pace of Tokyo<\/strong>, Kyoto\u2019s Takao region is likewise only a short bus ride outside the city.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#How_to_get_to_Mount_Takao_from_Tokyo\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> How to get to Mount Takao from Tokyo<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hiking_Mount_Takao\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Hiking Mount Takao<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Mount_Takao_Monkey_Park\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Mount Takao Monkey Park<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Things_to_do_in_Takao\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Things to do in Takao<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_get_to_Mount_Takao_from_Tokyo\">How to get to Mount Takao from Tokyo<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>You can use your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\">Japan Rail Pass<\/a> to easily access Mount Takao.<\/strong> From Tokyo\u2019s Shinjuku Station, take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/chuo-sobu-line\">JR Chuo Line<\/a> to Takao Station. The trip takes just 40 to 50 minutes one-way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>At Takao Station, transfer to the Keio Line<\/strong> (for an additional fee, not covered under the JR Pass) to Takaosanguchi Station. From there you may utilize hiking trails and various ski lifts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">\n                Buy your JR Pass\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Hiking_Mount_Takao\"><strong>Hiking Mount Takao<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mount Takao offers breathtaking scenery, energetic hiking trails, and ancient temples. The hiking trails are numbered. <strong>Trail number 1 is the most popular<\/strong>, as it is broad, paved, and encounters many points of interest for a casual hike.<\/p>\n<p>Hiking to the 600-meter summit takes around <strong>1 hour and 30 minutes<\/strong> from the mountain base, <strong>cable cars and chair lifts are also available<\/strong> for those who wish to view the area from above. The uppermost cable car station has an<strong> observation deck<\/strong>, from which all of Tokyo and even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/mount-fuji\">Mount Fuji<\/a> can be seen.<\/p>\n<p>No price can be placed on nature\u2019s beauty, but certain amenities have operating hours and incur fees. <strong>Mount Takao\u2019s cable car departs once every 15 minutes<\/strong> from 8 am to 5:45 pm daily. Hours may be extended on weekends and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/japan-holidays\">holidays<\/a>. <strong>The cable car costs \u00a5480 one-way<\/strong>, or \u00a5930 for a round trip ticket. This same fee applies to the mountain\u2019s scenic chairlift, which operates from 9 am to 4 pm year round.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Mount_Takao_Monkey_Park\">Mount Takao Monkey Park<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mount Takao is also home to a Monkey Park featuring 40 <strong>Japanese macaques<\/strong>. The monkeys can be viewed through a glass enclosure. The surrounding park is planted with over 500 types of wildflowers.<\/p>\n<p>The Monkey Park has <strong>variable hours<\/strong> depending on the time of year but generally is open from 10 am to 4 pm. The <strong>admission fee is \u00a5420<\/strong>. The Keio Takaosan Onsen at the base of the mountain is open daily from 8 am to 11 pm, and admission costs \u00a51000. This price may be increased during the <em>koyo<\/em> season, New Year holidays, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/golden-week-travel-tips\">Golden Week<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Things_to_do_in_Takao\">Things to do in Takao<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Takao has been a center of mountain worship for over 1,000 years. As such, it is home to religious statues and temples, including the Buddhist\u00a0<strong>Yakuoin Temple<\/strong>, established in 744.<\/p>\n<p>After a long day of hiking and sightseeing, you may wish to relax at an <em>onsen<\/em>, or natural hot spring. The <strong>Keio Takaosan Onsen Gokurakuyu<\/strong> is located near the rail station, at the base of the mountain. Visitors may also view the <strong>Takao 599 Museum<\/strong>, a museum of nature that offers free admission.<\/p>\n<p>Mount Takao is also a prime location for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/best-cherry-blossom-spots-in-japan\">viewing cherry blossoms<\/a> in spring and autumn leaves in November. <strong>The cherry trees tend to bloom a week or two later than those in Tokyo<\/strong>, and a 30-minute hike will take you to an area known as \u201cThousand Cherry Trees.\u201d During the cherry blossom and Koyo seasons, weekday visits are recommended, as main trails and viewing areas become very crowded on weekends.<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready to embark on your next Japanese adventure? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">Reserve your JR Pass<\/a> and start planning your trip today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tokyo is a bustling metropolis, a busy and populous neon city. 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