Takao Station — Attraction in Tokyo

Mountain's threshold—JR Chuo Line intersects here, creating transfer hub where rail networks bow before natural elevation. Hikers gather, checking maps and adjusting backpacks before ascending 599 meters toward spiritual summit. On weekends, platform crowds surge with outdoor enthusiasm; weekdays see quieter local usage. The station stands as civilized basecamp, last urban comfort before forest paths demand different pace.

Tourist Tip: Major transfer—Keio Takao Line meets JR Chuo Line. Many express trains terminate here. For actual Mt. Takao hiking, continue one more stop to Takaosanguchi. Convenience stores and restaurants cluster nearby...

Review in Train Station Keio Line: Here it is better because they have an elevator so that the PWD will not have difficulty going up and down the platform. Their Toilet also seems to be new. But they just don't have an escalator going down.

Review in JR Chuo Line: The only thing I didn't like here is that they don't have an elevator so it will be difficult for PWDs, but their station is bigger compared to the Keio line.

If you go to the South Exit, there are 7 eleven mini, and 7 eleven atm, Keio Store, le repas, Doutour, Daie...

I used the North exit to reach south exit of this station without using the train. I was charge 150 yens just for using the path though. I complained the employee. So what was the 150 yens charge for ??? I ask for my money to be returned but of course it was impossible. JR stations shouldn’t charge nothing for using corridors and path to reach another exit or just for using a shop inside the station. It...