Mount Takao Adventure: Discover Nature & Tradition in Tokyo
ID: GYG891701-1400462
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Embark on a guided hiking tour of Mount Takao with a cable car ride. Visit the Takao 599 Museum and Nature Centre, see the Japanese Macaques at the Monkey Park, and cross the Takao Suspension Bridge.
Embark on a guided hiking tour of Mount Takao. Ride the cable car to the halfway point and hike to the summit. Visit the Takao 599 Museum and Nature Centre, the Monkey Park and Wildflower Garden, the Suspension Bridge, the Cedar Tree Avenue, and the Tengu statues at Takao Temple.
Meet your guide at Shinjuku Station and take the train to Mount Takao. Make a short stop at Takao’s 599 Museum and Nature Centre. Learn about the wildlife, plants, and animals that live on Mount Takao. Enjoy a coffee or tea at the cafe before moving on to the next destination.
Ride the Mount Takao cable car to the halfway point on the mountain. Enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding trees and nature. Start your hike to the summit. Visit the Monkey Park and Wildflower Garden. Observe the native Japanese Macaques and learn about their social structures and playful behavior.
Next, veer off the main trail to visit Takao’s suspension bridge. Walk across the bridge and take a photo to mark your time on Takao. Pass under a beautiful wooden Torii gate and walk through a beautiful ancient Cedar tree avenue. Stop for a quick refreshment break and try some freshly made Dango, a traditional Japanese snack.
Continue your exploration and hike to Takao Temple. Learn about the temple's long and fascinating history. See the Tengu statues, mythical creatures believed to be protectors of the mountain and punish wrongdoers.
Make your way to the summit and enjoy stunning panoramic views of Tokyo, the surrounding nature, and on clear days, Mount Fuji. Enjoy free time and your lunch break to relax, rest, take photos, and enjoy some of the freshly prepared noodle dishes from the summit cafe.
Return to the cable car station to return to the base of the mountain and take the train back to Shinjuku.
Highlights
- Enjoy a guided hiking tour of Mount Takao with a cable car ride
- Visit the Takao 599 Museum and Nature Centre to learn about the local wildlife
- See the native Japanese Macaques at the Monkey Park and Wildflower Garden
- Cross the Takao Suspension Bridge and walk through the ancient Cedar tree avenue
- Enjoy panoramic views of Tokyo and Mount Fuji from the summit of Mount Takao
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes
Check weather conditions before departure
Pack light but bring necessary items like water and snacks
Be prepared for a moderate hike
Respect the natural environment and wildlife
Follow the guide's instructions for a safe and enjoyable experience
Outside the Happy Lemon Keio Shinjuku Store @ 09:20am
You will meet your tour guide outside of the Happy Lemon Keio Store. 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 Happy Lemon store is directly outside of the station entrance. Please look out for the tour guide with a ’Snow Monkey Resorts’ tag. Once everybody has met, we will enter Shinjuku station together to begin the tour.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
