Takaosan Station — Local services in Tokyo

It's a beautiful day trip from Tokyo Shinjuku station, and we'll worth the visit especially during koyo season. Enjoy Japan's steepest cable car ride (a slope of 31 degrees and some dust at some point towards the top).

Be prepared for long waits if visiting during the weekend in season (fall foliage for example). It's a popular destination amongst tourists, foreigners and locals alike.

However, the site is well prepared and there's still tons to enjoy, walking up to the summit, enjoying the succession of temples and stalls and commerces of all sorts.

Truly a traditional japanese experience of tradition and efficiency, in nature.

p.s. Do take route number 4 coming down if you are in intermediate trekking shape, it's a bit steep at times, but shady...

Really friendly and helpful staff. There is an elevator when you arrive from Kiyotaki station up to the main footpath. Going back down you get on the other side even though only one line - it ensures smooth flow of alighting and boarding passengers. The staff helped us lift the buggy down the platform steps and on to the cable car. There are vending machines and shops as well as rest rooms near the entrance / exit of...

Great place for relax and hiking. Fresh air and relaxing. Fell the different from the city. Beautiful scenery. Like the cable car, don't need to climb all the way up. One of the steeping cable...