Takaosanguchi Station
The entrance to Mt. Takao as redesigned by Kengo Kuma
In addition to trekking and the local gastronomy of Mt. Takao, there are plenty of highlights including local temples and shrines such as Yakuo-in Temple, transportation such as the cable car and chair lift, the TAKAO599 museum, Takao’s Visitor Center, the hot springs and the Trick Art Museum!
Keep reading to learn more about these and the many other hotspots of Mt. Takao from the top down to the bottom!
Vehicles
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Mt. Takao’s Cable Car
The steepest slope in Japan! Only 6 minutes to Mt.Takao's midpoint!
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Chair Lift
A 12-minute air ride up the hillside!
Temple & Shrines
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Yakuo-in Temple
Mt. Takao’s power spot, which has a history of 1200 years
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Biwa-taki Waterfall
A water dojo that cleanses the mind and body on Trail 6
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Joshin-mon Gate
The entrance of spiritual mountain. Also a landmark for climbing.
On Trails
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Otoko-zaka and Onna-zaka
108 stairs of tribulation or the gentle slope?
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Takosugi (The Octopus Shaped Cedar Tree)
A cedar tree with roots bent like a octopus. Its rumored to bring good luck and open new doors.
