This was really fun! Would come back.

I booked a ticket on Klook that included tickets for the train, monkey park and garden. I was very confused as to how to get to Mt Takao but luckily one of the staff from an information counter explained it to me. Basically you have to take the Keio line (red line) but there are trains at certain timings that go all the way to the entrance of Mt Takao. If you decide not to take the trains at those timings, you have to change trains at least once. It...

One of the key attractions of Mount Takao is its accessibility. It's easily reachable from central Tokyo, with a direct train line connecting it to Shinjuku Station in about 50 minutes. This makes it a convenient day trip option for those looking to explore nature without extensive travel.

It boasts an array of hiking trails catering to all levels of fitness and hiking experience. Trail 1, the most popular route, offers a leisurely ascent with well-maintained pathways and plenty of...

Hiking Trail 6 upwards and descending through Trail 1 and then taken chair lift to the base station. We hiked in Aug 24, 2024! A cloudy day.

Weather was cool and a little sunny which was totally bearable. We chose Trail 6 because we wanted a nature trail and walk through the waterfalls. This trail is more of surprises. Stony path, ponds and water flowing areas, waterfalls, buzzing bees, and huge trees and their roots, 100s of steps and wet lands. The are information board and it will lead...