The nearest mountain to hike in Tokyo

#getgoing2025 Mt. Takao is a mountain with an altitude of 599 metres located in Hachioji City, Tokyo. It is popular as a mountain that is easily accessible and easy to climb in the mood of sightseeing. A variety of visitors, from small children to the elderly, and the number of visitors is about 3 million per year. It is also famous as a spot with the largest number of climbers in the world. Using a cable car or lift, you can climb to the top of the mountain in an hour. There are several teahouses from the time you get off the lift to the top of the mountain, and you can also enjoy gourmet food unique to Mt. Takao, such as Tororo soba and Yamanju.