Hiking at Mt. Takao

Mt. Takao, just a 50-minute train ride from Shinjuku Station, is an accessible and popular spot to enjoy nature. The 599-meter-high mountain, within Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park, is ideal for day hikes from central Tokyo. Takao offers a variety of hiking courses to choose from depending on your fitness and experience. Incorporate the 6-minute cable car ride in your trip and you can get to the top in about an hour. Clear days will reward with a view all the way to Mt. Fuji.