Takao Visitor Centre — Attraction in Tokyo

At the trailhead you have two main options for reaching the peak. You can either take the cable car or climb to the top on foot. There are a number of trails available, and Trail No. 1 is the easiest of them all, is mostly paved, and takes you to the majority of the sightseeing spots and temples. If you are visiting Japan or Tokyo, Mt. Takao offers an easily accessible escape to nature, and depending on which trail you take, there is no need for any special hiking or climbing gear, especially if you use the cable cars that take you most of the way up the mountain. On the way down, we came across this suspension bridge. There are a number of inns and Japanese style restaurants lining the streets from the trailhead to the train station. Takaosan-guchi Station ensures that anyone can visit this mountain whether you have a car or not. Mt. Takao has much to offer in terms of landscape or woodland photography depending on the season, and has much to see and learn if you just want to enjoy some...

They carefully explain the nature of Mount Takao. It seems there are flying squirrels on Mount Takao. I wonder if we could see them if we go at night? They seem to make a “grrrrr” sound that echoes through the darkness. I’d love...

Acts as the bridge connecting visitors to the diverse ecosystems of Mt.Takao and the surrounding area. The center also provides introductions to the history, culture and daily...