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Walking Tour Mount Takao : Nature and Tradition in Tokyo

Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$181.20
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Please note that this tour does not use a private vehicle and uses public transport. This tour involves several hours of walking in the outdoors

Mount Takao is beloved by the residents of Tokyo as the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the Metropolis full of nature and tranquility. Mount Takao is a sacred site in Japan which has a rich history spanning over 1,200 years, perfectly blending culture and religion together. If you love nature, hiking and want to get off the beaten tourist path on an easy day trip in Tokyo, then this tour is for you! Make your Tokyo trip unique by visiting this hidden gem!

Located in Hachioji in Tokyo prefecture, Mount Takao or Takaosan as it’s often referred to is a forgotten gem that won’t disappoint. Takao is just a stones throw away from the bustling centre of Tokyo where you can reach the town and base of the mountain within 60 minutes by train from Shinjuku station.
Walking Tour Mount Takao : Nature and Tradition in Tokyo
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours 37 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Return Train Tickets from Shinjuku Station to Takaosanguchi Station
  • Round Trip on Cable Car
  • Admission fees for Monkey Park and monkey food
  • Traditional Dango snack
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Food and drink
  • Trains and transport before and after the tour

Meeting point
The store is located inside the Keio Department Store, so look for the store front signage to ensure you are in the correct location. The store is directly outside of the station entrance. Please look out for the tour guide with a ’Snow Monkey Resorts’ tag.
Return details
The store is located inside the Keio Department Store, so look for the store front signage to ensure you are in the correct location. The store is directly outside of the station entrance. Please look out for the tour guide with a ’Snow Monkey Resorts’ tag.

  • Takao 599 Museum
    For our first destination, we will make a short stop at Takao’s 599 Museum and Nature Centre. Despite being small, the centre is an informative way to be introduced to the wildlife, plants and animals that live on Mount Takao. Your guide will paint a picture of the beauty and significance of Takao’s nature providing useful context before we begin our ascension up the mountain. Takao 599 is also home to its own great cafe, a perfect stop for a coffee, tea or light snack before we move onto our next destination!
  • Mt. Takao, Monkey zoo, Wild Grass Garden
    Mount Takao’s Monkey Park and Wildflower Garden offers visitors the opportunity to observe and learn about the native Japanese Macaques or ’Snow Monkeys’ as they are also referred to. The park is home to around 70 monkeys living in a semi natural environment on the mountain, and you will learn about their social structures and playful behaviour! You will also have the chance to feed the monkeys during your visit! The wildflower garden features over 500 species of plants that grow naturally on Mount Takao, and the landscape changes depending on the season.
  • Takaosan Yakuo-in Yuki-ji Temple
    a beautiful Buddhist temple with a long and fascinating history. The temple was founded in 744 AD during the Nara period by Emperor Shomu. It is dedicated to Izuna Daigongen, a Deity associated with mountain protection and worship. The most famous of the temple’s features are the Tengu statues! These are mythical creatures which are believed to be protectors of the mountain and punish wrongdoers! The temple is also very popular for pilgrimages and visitors will often see people coming here to pray for safety, health and good fortune.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Walking Tour Mount Takao : Nature and Tradition in Tokyo

    Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $181.20
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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