Mt. Takao is the most popular climbing spot in the Kanto area, located about 50 kilometers west of the city center. It is a wonderful mountain, designated as Michelin three star spot along with Mt. Fuji in 2007, and it’s a national park where you can leisurely enjoy mountain hiking even on a day trip. The mountain has been especially important to Japanese since 744, when Emperor Shomu commanded the creation of Yakushiji, a famous temple, and thereby encouraged followers to come to the mountain. Known as one of Tokyo's best outlooks, the view from the observation deck is of a big panorama overlooking the Kanto Plain, with skyscrapers in the distance. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city for a rejuvinating day where you'll connect with nature in a spiritual setting.
Posted By : Suresh_N
Had a great day! Very nice trek to reach the summit of Mt Takao. Moderate difficulty. From the summit managed to sight Mt Fuji. This was great as we had been on the Mt Fuji trip the day before and were disappointed that we couldn't see it due to cloud cover. Our guide Keita Mizuki was a gem. Very easy going and patient in allowing time to trek at our speed.He was also full of interesting stories of the place and Japan. Took us to a nice place where we had a wonderful japanese lunch. Keita also knows two or three very famous people. Do ask him if you get a chance!
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Posted On : 2024-06-23 07:58:07 
Posted By : Fearless288191
Our family of four (kids 7 and 9) had a great day enjoying this special mountain retreat with Keita. He was a patient guide and made sure we got to see attractions that we would have missed otherwise. He went above expectations and accommodated our requests and needs. We're so glad we did this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-05-26 20:02:58 
Posted By : yoninaDE
We had a great time with Yuki. We are 2 Couples (35 bis 38 Years) that traveled the first time to Japan. Friends recommended Mt. Takao for a Daytrip. We were so lucky to have Yuki as our Guide. She picked us up from the station, asked us questions and made a trip that suited us. Couldnt asked for more.
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Posted On : 2024-05-22 11:23:22
Posted By : Vacation417714
Highly reccommend this tour. Our guide Keita san was fabulous. He had a wealth of knowledge about all areas we visited during the tour and was very helpful and insightful throughout. The temple ceremony was a highlight. Great way to spend a day outside of Tokyo city. Thankyou for a great day
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Posted On : 2024-04-17 20:56:36
Posted By : jsimo39
This is a beautiful area for hiking, easily accessed by train, and offers trails of varying degrees of difficulty, from paved to rocky, leading to vistas at the top of both Tokyo and Mt Fuji. You will see shrines and religious sites that are interesting; the area is important to those considering the historic pilgrimage from Tokyo to Mt Fuji. Our guide Mori was wonderful and knowledgeable. The hike itself was about 90 minutes to the top, but we had great weather and it wasn't crowded, so we went quickly, choosing to linger at the top and then taking the funicular down to the base area, stopping at the temples. We finished with a nice soba lunch at the base, followed by a bath and massage at the onsen by the train station. We had not been to an onsen before, so some guidelines were important to know. Mori helped us navigate all this and we were so grateful and had a wonderful day.
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Posted On : 2023-12-25 04:18:20
Posted By : elenarY3852HB
Tatsu was a wonderful tour guide. The hike is beautiful, and his knowledge and tips made the experience even better. I highly recommend this tour!
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Posted On : 2023-12-24 11:07:53
Posted By : Freedom52586177357
We had an amazing time hiking to Mount Takao. Tatsu was such a knowledgeable and friendly guide, and really went the extra mile to make the trip tailored and personal to us.
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Posted On : 2023-12-07 20:47:03
Posted By : adampR9215TF
The whole experience from start to finish was amazing. Our guide Tatsu was nothing short of fantastic. The knowledge and tips he provided throughout the day helped make the experience even better and he was very respectful of our needs all day. The views at the summit were incredible and well worth the climb.
Highly recommend this tour!
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Posted On : 2023-11-23 07:25:00
Posted By : Bishrel_B
Not worth it. Better to do it alone. Going to the mountain just consists of taking a train and going up the trail is easy to navigate.
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Posted On : 2023-11-05 00:00:22
Posted By : renada0
I had a fabulous day hiking Mt. Takao with my guide, Rie. The views were beautiful and we got a glimpse of Mt. Fuji! She was very knowledgeable about the area and its history. She also gave me a recommendation for a fun Monja restaurant in Tokyo that was delicious.
I would recommend this adventure if you are looking for some time in nature outside the city.
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Posted On : 2023-09-13 20:56:43
