Mount Takao
Also known as: Takao-san
Mount Takao - Tokyo’s most-climbed mountain, with a temple, monkey park and winter Mt Fuji views
The route
The line through Tokyo (Hachioji), Japan - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round (autumn colour and winter Fuji views best)
Mild; can be icy in winter
Open year-round; extremely busy in autumn. Confirm.
On the trail
Forest paths and a stream trail, with a temple and food stalls
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Accessible to most walkers and families; not fully wheelchair accessible - confirm
Among the world’s busiest mountains
Several numbered trails; cable-car up; the Inariyama ridge
Getting there & staying
Takaosanguchi Station (train from Shinjuku)
Cable car or chairlift assists the lower climb
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Tokyo; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No permit; a cable car/chairlift option; train door-to-trailhead
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Crowds; otherwise easy
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.