Guided Trip to Mount Takao Train Journey from Shinjuku

Overview

Take a 6-hour guided tour from Shinjuku to Mount Takao, using both train and cable car to reach this scenic mountain. Experience the beauty of nature, rich cultural heritage, and spiritual significance as you explore Takao's temples and lush landscapes. This tour offers a relaxing yet immersive way to discover the harmony of nature and faith, just a short trip from Tokyo.

What's included

• ✓Visit to Mt. Takao, a treasure house of nature and culture
• ✓Transportation within the tour
• ✓Guided Tours

• ✕Transportation to the meeting place
• ✕Food and beverage expenses within the tour

What you'll do

1. 1

   The tour starts from Shinjuku, a big city! From here, you will take the train and depart for a wonderful cultural and nature experience!

2. 2

   After getting off the train at this station, the next step is to take the cable car! Experience the cable car that climbs the steepest slope in Japan.

   ⏱ 10 min
3. 3

   This cable car is famous for its especially safe design. As you listen to your guide, try to imagine the nature of the Mt. Takao you are about to visit.

   ⏱ 20 min
4. 4

   As soon as you get off the cable car, you will see a cedar with distinctive roots. The cedar is the symbolic tree of Mt. This cedar, of course, has its own impressive story.

   ⏱ 20 min
5. 5

   Walking further down the road, you will see a wooden gate. From this gate onward, you are in the precincts of the temple. The atmosphere is ethereal.

   ⏱ 30 min
6. 6

   The road to the temple is lined with large cedar trees. These were paid by the people who worship the temple on Mt. Takao as a thank-you to the gods and Buddha enshrined there. What do you think of this unique atmosphere of faith and nature?

   ⏱ 20 min

Availability & pricing

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Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• There are stairs and ramps along the tour and it is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.