Last updated March 31, 2024
Exploring Tokyo’s great outdoors
26. Mt. Takao
This picturesque area on the outskirts of Hachioji City runs along the border between Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture. Its main attraction, Mount Takao, is accessible via cable car and chairlift, making it popular with families, etc. Enjoy the great outdoors in Tokyo’s Tama area.
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Route
Select a spot to see details such as tourist information and barrier-free information.
- Start Keio Takao LineTakaosanguchi Station
About 5 minutes on foot
About 300 meters - Station TakaotozanKiyotaki Station
On foot
- Spot1 Mt.Takao Cable Car
About 6 minutes on the Takaosan Cable Car
- Station TakaotozanTakaosan Station
About 34 minutes on foot
About 1,000 meters - Spot2 Takaosan Yakuo-in Temple
About 34 minutes on foot
About 1,000 meters - Station TakaotozanTakaosan Station
About 6 minutes on the Takaosan Cable Car
- Station TakaotozanKiyotaki Station
On foot
- Spot3 Mt. Takao Shopping Street
About 4 minutes on foot
About 220 meters - Spot4 TAKAO 599 MUSEUM
About 7 minutes on foot
About 380 meters - Goal Keio Takao LineTakaosanguchi Station
- Information used in the creation of this website was current as of January 2023
- Indicated route travel times are calculated based on a speed of about 60 meters/minute
Route Details
There is also useful information for when you actually visit a spot, such as the time required, details on restrooms, and travel time between spots.
Explanation of PictogramsNote Items are indicated in dark blue if applicable.
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- Wheelchair-accessible restroom (located within the ticket gates at train and subway stations unless noted otherwise)
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- Nursing area (with diaper-changing table, unless noted otherwise)
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- Written communication possible through communication boards or paper
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- Osotomate-friendly facility
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- Parking for the impaired
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- Explanations, etc. available through tactile maps or in Braille
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Start Keio Takaosanguchi Station
The course starts at Keio Takaosanguchi Station.
For station details, refer to the Keio website. -
About 5 minutes on foot
About 300 meters Travel Tips There is a long but gradual slope from Keio Takaosanguchi Station to Takaotozan Kiyotaki Station. Takaotozan Kiyotaki Station
On foot
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Spot1 Mt.Takao Cable Car About 6 minutes
This cable car links Kiyotaki Station at the base of the mountain with Takaosan Station, located at an elevation of 472 meters, in about 6 minutes. The car windows offer beautiful views of mountains tinted with the changing colors of the seasons.
Accessibility Information
Station staff will guide passengers in wheelchairs. There is an elevator at Takaosan Station.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom at Kiyotaki Station 
Wheelchair-accessible restroom at Takaosan Station Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms (with diaper-changing stations) are available at Kiyotaki Station and Takaosan Station.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 042-661-4151
- Address
- 2205 Takaomachi, Hachioji (Takaotozan Railway)
- Fee
- Between Kiyotaki Station and Takaosan Station: ¥490 one-way; ¥950 round-trip (may be discounted for visitors with impairments; inquire for details)
- Hours
- 8:00-18:00 (discounts may be available for customers with impairments; inquire for details.)
- Closed days
- None
- Official Website
- https://www.takaotozan.co.jp/
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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About 6 minutes on the Takaosan Cable Car
Takaotozan Takaosan Station
About 34 minutes on foot
About 1,000 meters Travel Tips The path from Takaotozan Takaosan Station is a paved and gradual slope. Along the way, it splits into two paths: the Otokozaka (steep) and Onnazaka (gentle) slopes. Take the Onnazaka slope, as the Otokozaka has steep stairs. -
Spot2 Takaosan Yakuo-in Temple About 1 hour
The temple situated half way up the mountain has drawn worshippers since ancient times. In recent years, it has gained fame as a power spot.
Accessibility Information
The Main Hall is only accessible via stairs. The regular restrooms are at the bottom of a steep hill. Wheelchair users will need assistance.
Restroom Information
Although not actually wheelchair-accessible, the men's restroom has a relatively wide corridor and the stall opens via sliding door, so wheelchair users can get close. Caregiver assistance is needed as the restroom is located at the bottom of a steep hill in front of the office for ordering Goma (burning cedar stick) rituals.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 042-661-1115
- Address
- 2177 Takaomachi, Hachioji
- Fee
- free of charge
- Hours
- 9:00 - 16:00
- Closed days
- open year-round
- Official Website
- https://www.takaosan.or.jp/english/
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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About 34 minutes on foot
About 1,000 meters Takaotozan Takaosan Station
About 6 minutes on the Takaosan Cable Car
Takaotozan Kiyotaki Station
On foot
Travel Tips The Mount Takao Shopping Street starts in front of Takaotozan Kiyotaki Station. There is a gradual slope, but the street is wide and easily walkable. Be careful as there is no guardrail. -
Spot3 Mt. Takao Shopping Street About 1 hour
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The main approach from Kiyotaki Station toward Takaosanguchi Station is lined with quaint shops selling treats like soba noodles, a local specialty, and senbei (rice crackers).
Accessibility Information
The sidewalk is wide and some of the eateries are wheelchair-accessible. Products are displayed at store entrances, making it easy for wheelchair users to shop.
Restroom Information
Restrooms (with wheelchair-accessible facilities) are available at Takaosan Cable Car Kiyotaki Station, TAKAO 599 MUSEUM, and elsewhere.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 042-661-3881
- Address
- Takaomachi, Hachioji
- Hours
- Unrestricted
- Closed days
- None
- Official Website
- http://www.takaosan.jp/
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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About 4 minutes on foot
About 220 meters Travel Tips There is no guardrail, but the street is wide and easily walkable. -
Spot4 TAKAO 599 MUSEUM About 30 minutes
This museum opened in August 2015. Enjoy fascinating explanations of the highlights of each course up to Mount Takao’s summit, indigenous plants, and more.
Accessibility Information
The entrance is flat with tactile paving. This facility is a convenient place to get information on Mount Takao. A step stool is also available for looking at the exhibits. The museum has a cot for emergencies.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom on 1st floor Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms (with diaper-changing stations) are located on the 1st and 2nd floor. Ostomate facilities are available inside the wheelchair-accessible restroom on the 1st floor.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 042-665-6688
- Address
- 2435-3 Takaomachi, Hachioji
- Fee
- Free
- Hours
- 8:00 - 17:00 (closes 16:00 December-March) *Admission until 30 minutes before closing
- Closed days
- None (occasional temporary closings for maintenance, etc.)
- Official Website
- https://www.takao599museum.jp/?lang=en
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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About 7 minutes on foot
About 380 meters Travel Tips Go back via Mt. Takao Shopping Street and follow the river. The path goes gradually downhill. -
Goal Keio Takaosanguchi Station
The course finishes at Keio Takaosanguchi Station.
For station details, refer to the Keio website.
Sightseeing spots around Mt. Takao
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Spot5 Keio Takaosanguchi Station
This is Mount Takao’s tourism gateway. A facility offering information on the surrounding area and more can also be found inside the station.
Accessibility Information
There are many private restrooms. The wheelchair-accessible restroom contains a diaper-changing station (with adult changing table). Braille and audio guidance are available in front of the ticket gate.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom on 1st floor inside ticket gate Restroom Information
A wheelchair-accessible restroom (with ostomate facilities and diaper-changing station (multipurpose bench)) is located on the 1st floor inside the ticket gate.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 042-357-6161 (Keio Customer Center)
- Address
- 2241 Takaomachi, Hachioji
- Fee
- -
- Hours
- -
- Closed days
- None
- Official Website
- https://www.keio.co.jp/
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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Spot6 Takaosanguchi Tourist Office (Musasabi House)
This facility is located next to the ticket gate of Keio Takaosanguchi Station. It provides information on hiking and sightseeing around Mt. Takao as well as Hachioji and other nearby areas, so feel free to get in touch.
Accessibility Information
There are no steps at the entrance to the center.
Restroom Information
No restrooms are available inside the information center. A wheelchair-accessible restroom (with diaper-changing station) is located in Keio Takaosanguchi Station and at the city-run parking lot next to the station.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 042-673-3461
- Address
- 2241 Takaomachi, Hachioji (inside Keio Takaosanguchi Station)
- Fee
- Free
- Hours
- 8:00-17:00 (open until 16:00 December through March)
- Closed days
- Days when maintenance is carried out
- Official Website
- https://www.hkc.or.jp/kyokai/
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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Spot7 Mt. Takao Observation Deck Restaurant
On clear days, visitors can see all the way to the skyscrapers of Shinjuku. The gorgeous nighttime view from the observation deck is also famous.
Accessibility Information
The rooftop observation deck is not wheelchair-accessible, but there is an observation platform along the climbing trail facing Takaosan Station.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom at Takaosan Cable Car Takaosan Station Restroom Information
Restrooms (with wheelchair-accessible facilities) are available at Takaosan Cable Car Takaosan Station.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 042-661-4151 (Takaotozan Railway)
- Address
- Takaomachi, Hachioji
- Fee
- Free
- Hours
- Open while the Takaosan Cable Car is running
- Closed days
- None (inaccessible when the Takao Beer Mount beer garden is open)
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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Spot8 Monkey Park/Wild Plant Garden
Get up close with about 90 Japanese macaques aswell as over 300 varieties of grasses and plants inthe Wild Plant Garden.
Accessibility Information
The park can only be entered using stairs, but elevators can be used.
Those in wheelchairs can only tour on the 1st floor of the park, and the 2nd floor of the monkey house and Wild Plant Garden are also not wheelchair-accessible.Restroom Information
There are no wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the premises.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 042-661-2381
- Address
- 2179, Takaomachi, Hachioji
- Fee
- ¥500 (may be discounted for visitors with impairments; inquire for details)
- Hours
- 9:30-16:30 (closes at 16:00 December through February; opens at 10:00 in March and April)
- Closed days
- None (except when closed for maintenance)
- Official Website
- https://takao-monkey-park.jp/
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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Spot9 Takao Visitor Center
This facility presents information and interpretation on Mount Takao, including its history, ecosystem, and the relationship between humans and nature.
Accessibility Information
Various exhibits on Mt. Takao’s nature and history of seasonal flowers, insects, etc. Only the 1st floor only is available to wheelchair users (stairs are used to access the basement). When the first aid room is not in use, it can be used as a nursing room.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom at summit Restroom Information
There are no restrooms inside the Visitor Center. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms (with ostomate facilities and diaper-changing stations) are available at public restrooms at and ahead of the summit.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 042-664-7872
- Address
- 2176 Takaomachi, Hachioji
- Fee
- Free
- Hours
- 10:00-16:00
- Closed days
- Mondays (If consecutive holidays include Monday, the next weekday)
- Official Website
- https://www.ces-net.jp/takaovc/
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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Spot10 Takao Forest Center
You can try your hand at woodcraft crafts using nuts and branches. You can learn about forests and forestry.
Accessibility Information
Visitors must enter through hinged doors. Wheelchair users will need to ask for assistance.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom on 1st floor Restroom Information
There is a wheelchair-accessible restroom (with diaper-changing station) located on the 1st floor.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 042-663-6689
- Address
- 2438-1 Takaomachi, Hachioji
- Fee
- Free
- Hours
- Exhibit hall: 10:00 - 16:00
Craft workshops: Morning: 10:00 - 12:00; Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00
*Reception closes 45 minutes before workshops end - Closed days
- Tuesday / Wednesday
- Official Website
- https://www.rinya.maff.go.jp/kanto/takao/
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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Spot11 Trick Art Museum
Visit this museum to experience the old art form of trick art. Museumgoers will be pleased to note that photography is permitted throughout the exhibits.
Accessibility Information
The building has stairs and is not equipped with an elevator, making access difficult for visitors with physical impairments. Wheelchairs cannot be used inside. This facility tricks and delights the eyes with exhibits incorporating optical illusions.
Restroom Information
No wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available inside museum.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 042-667-1081
- Address
- 1786 Takaomachi, Hachioji
- Fee
- Adults: ¥1,330
Junior high and high school students: ¥1,020
Elementary school students: ¥720
Children over 1 year but not yet of school age: ¥510
(discounts may be available for customers with impairments; inquire for details) - Hours
- 10:00 - 18:00
*Admission until 30 minute before closing - Closed days
- Thursdays
- Official Website
- http://www.trickart.jp/english/
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.