A loop course below the summit. It intersects with various trails.

This is a loop course that goes below the summit.
Because it is a short course, feel free to enjoy it if you are in the mood for a walk.
Almost all the trails, including Trail 1, 3, 4, 6, Inariyama Trail, and Oku-takao Trail intersect with Trail 5. This because it is used to connect each trail.

Takao Visitor Center’s Guide Walk uses Route 5 and is a short course that allows you to fully experience the nature of Mt. Takao.
In winter, there is a spot where you can also observe the ice flower “Shimbashira”.

Restroom in this section : below the summit

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  Trail 5 runs below the summit and intersects with many trails.

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  Intersection with Inariyama Trail. Go up the stairs and you will reach the summit. Go left to follow Trail 5

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  Trail 5 is a narrow path.

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  Here is the intersection with Oku-takao Trail. Take Trail 5 to the left and to the intersection with Trail 1. Go up the stairs and you will reach the summit.

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  You can see “Egawa cedar” on the way to the intersection with Trail 1.

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  The intersection with trail 1 is coming up!

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  Just past the intersection with Trail 1. There is a restroom below the summit.

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  To the intersection with Trail 3 and 6. It is also an observation spot for plants.

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  Here is the intersection with Trail 3 and 6. Turn right to follow Trail 5.

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  Path to intersection with Inariyama Trail.

Check Point!

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  Egawa cedar

  Here lies the oldest planted forest in Mt. Takao. This cedar forest was planted at the end of the Edo period. The height of the 55 cedar trees is 39m, and the age of the trees is said to be about 150 years.