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Mount Takao
Mount Takao, also known as Takao-san, is a great place to get some respite from the busy hubbub of Tokyo. The walk up to the summit is not too taxing and the sc
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About this sight
Mount Takao Yakuo-in Temple is one of the 3 head temples of the Shingon Buddhism Chisan sect in the Kanto area and has a long history that dates back to 744, when Emperor Shomu ordered its construction.
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Octopus Cedar
This 450-year old cedar has roots shaped like an octopus and is one of the most famous spots in Mount Takao.
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Mount Takao Monkey Park and Wild Plant Garden
The Monkey Park has over 60 monkeys living as a horde and the Wild Plant Garden has 300 sorts of wild plants growing in a natural environment.
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Juicchome Chaya
Located by the Mount Takao cable car station, this little restaurant is a popular stop for those visiting the mountain. The pit stop offers hungry hikers a sele
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Mount Takao Beer Mount
Beer Mount is a beer garden by the Mount Takao cable car station and runs from mid-June until mid-October.
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South Takao Ridge
Located within the municipality of Hachioji City near Tokyo, the southern Takao ridge is a popular hiking destination.
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Central Hotel Hachiouji
Situated in Hachioji, 9 km from Mount Takao, Central Hotel Hachiouji features air-conditioned rooms and private parking. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant
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Sankei City Hotel Hachioji
Just a 5-minute walk from JR Hachioji Station, Sankei City Hotel offers simply furnished rooms with free WiFi access and coin-operated laundry facilities. The
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Marroad Inn Hachioji
Located just a 3-minute walk from JR Hachioji Station, Marroad Inn Hachioji provides simple accommodation with free wired internet. A Japanese and Western break
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Toyoko Inn Tokyo Hachioji-eki Kita-guchi
Set in Hachioji, 9 km from Mount Takao, Toyoko Inn Tokyo Hachioji-eki Kita-guchi features air-conditioned rooms and private parking. All rooms include a flat-s
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Hachioji Urban Hotel
Set in Hachioji, 9 km from Mount Takao, Hachioji Urban Hotel features free WiFi access and private parking. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is
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Hotel Gran Spa
Located 10 km from Mount Takao in Hachioji, Hotel Gran Spa features free WiFi access and private parking. The hotel has a spa centre and hot spring bath, and gu
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