The Mount Takao Monkey Park has 67 monkeys that put on shows to entertain visitors. Tororo (grated yam) soba is a Mount Takao specialty. Packed with vitamins and minerals, it gives climbers a boost.

For Tokyo locals, Mt Takao, or Takao-san, is a place to spend time in nature, explore old temples, buy a souvenir, and grab a drink or a bowl of soba before getting on the train back to Tokyo. Because ...

Many visiting Americans are familiar with Mount Takao — a relatively brief ride by rail from Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo — and its reputation as a sacred place and a brisk day hike for ...

Nowadays, Mount Takao is known as a relatively low mountain that can be hiked casually. But 1,300 years ago it was a considered a sacred place after a temple was founded there by Gyōki (668–749 ...

Due to its easy access from Shinjuku Station, Mt Takao is one of the most popular green spaces in Tokyo. After exploring the trails, take a rest at Takaosan Fumotoya, an Italian restaurant at the ...

On a clear night, you can gaze out across Tokyo and as far as Yokohama. Mt. Takao's beer garden is located 500m above sea level, and does a good job of keeping hikers well sozzled throughout the ...

Hike Mt. Takao for a taste of Japan’s great outdoors. Depending on when you come, you could time your visit for cherry blossom season or any number of traditional festivals. And don’t forget ...