Mt. Takao, a mountain on the outskirts of Tokyo full of history and nature

Mt. Takao is located in the western suburbs of Tokyo, and it takes about an hour to reach the mount-foot from Tokyo by train. Mt. Takao is less than 600 meters, we can easily climb near the summit using a cable car or chair-lift. There are many routes on Mt. Takao, so you can choose the one that best suits your fitness level and interests. Near the top of Mt. Takao, there is a historic temple called Yakuo-in, built at the end of the 8th century. Although Yakuo-in is a Buddhist temple, it is deeply connected to nature and mountain worship, and has attracted people's faith as a syncretistic temple and shrine also worships tengu with supernatural power. Mt. Takao is rich in nature and is a place of religious importance, so it has received high praise from the Michelin guidebook. From Mt. Takao, we can enjoy a panoramic view of Tokyo, and if the weather is clear, we can also see the beautiful Mt. Fuji.