Hiking for Mt.Takao to Mt.Jinba | Let’s eat shaved ice at the summit!

The course which goes from “高尾山 Mt. Takao” to “陣馬山 jimbayama” is a very popular course that you can enjoy historical temples and various types of tea houses and is a popular course for many hikers.

As we arrive within one hour by train from Shinjuku, good access is possible,The climbing mouth is directly connected when you get off the station, and there are hot spring facilities at the station.

area:: Hachioji City, Tokyo

Genre:: Hiking

LEVEL：: Intermediate

Traveling time (not including breaks):: About 5 hours

Distance：: About 15km

Maximum elevation difference：: 857m

Access：: Forward：JR Chuo Line「高尾山口 Tkaosan-guchi station」
Return：JR Chuo Line「高尾山 Takaosan station」

※This is a rough overview of the course.The mountain trail is not an accurate map.If you want to know the exact mountain trail, please refer to the map on the market.

Although there are many routes leading to the summit of Mt. Takao, “No. 1 Road” is connected to the Yakuin House, the summit, and you can enjoy worship and history.

There are sightseeing spots such as shops and stone garden on the way, so you can slowly aim for mountaintop while enjoying Mt. Takao.

Heading towards the sign “Mt. Takao · Vistor Cenrer”

You can enjoy various statues and monuments on the way to the summit.

You can enjoy all-you-can-eat buffet while enjoying the night view at “Takao beer mount” on the way.
It may be good to use for launch after running!
Duration: June 15, 2018 (Friday) to October 15 (Monday) 2018

There are lots of restaurants dealing with souvenir and snacks.

”薬王院 Yakuouin” was opened by high priest Buddhist bodhisattva by Emperor Shomu in the Tenpyo 16th year (744) years ago from now.

At the summit of Mt. Takao, if the weather is nice, Mt. Fuji can be seen, and many climbers take a meal break.

There are many restaurants offering snacks such as buckwheat and curry rice.

Hiker may buy onigiri etc. before departure and take breakfast here may be just right.

The guide board is written as 5 hours to “陣馬山 Mt.Jimba” of the destination.

Let’s start with Mt. Kobotoke Shiroyama!

Various snacks and drinks are sold at Mt. Kobotoke Shiroyama, and if the weather is nice, you can enjoy your meal with the best view.

I enjoyed the shaved ice this day!

When You take a rest, You will head to Kobotoke Pass and Mt. Kagenobu.

Mt.Kagenobu tea house is only open on Saturdays and Sundays until around 3 pm

It is finally arriving at Mount Jinjimayama which is the destination.
There is a monument of White horse Statue on the summit of Mt.

There is a wide lineup from snacks such as soba noodles and noodles to alcohol, soft drinks and ice cream at “Shimizu tea shop” at the summer mountain mountain mountain.

Drinking beer while drinking in sense of accomplishment is the best!

A steep descent continues to the bus stop “陣馬高原下 Jinbakougenshita”.

Washing your face in a creece will heal your tiredness.

You can have soba with freshly picked vegetables on “Jinba Soba Yamashita”.

“甘酒 amazake” is a sweet drink made by mixing glutinous rice (koji) into glutinous rice.

Only one bus will come almost in an hour.Let’s eat also soba slowly and wait!

Do you need a guide?

If you are looking for guide of this course, please refer to the following.

Mt.Takao to Mt.Jimba | Private Hiking Tour JPY3000

If you travel to Tokyo, how about trying hiking for only one day?
The long trail to Mt.Takao to Mt.Jimba has beautiful evergreen forest, shrines and temples, and a lot of Japanese food.
I will recommend you a memorable calm mountain for you only one day during the exciting Tokyo journey.

Tour details

Price : 3000 yen per person

Distance : 15 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★★★☆☆ slightly hard

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting place : Hotel pick-up or Takaosanguchi Station (depends on your preference)

Meeting time : We will start Takaosanguchi Station at 8:30 am.

Hike for Mt.Takao to Mt.Jimba

Yakuou-in is a Shingon sect in Toyoya temple located in Mt. Takao, highlight of the first half of this trail.
This temple is in the middle of the “No. 1 Road” of the trail to Mt. Takao which is all five, and it is crowded with tourists on weekends.

There are teahouses at the summit of each mountain, you can purchase various Japanese food and drinks according to the season.
My recommendation is shaved ice in summer and warm soba noodle in winter.

If you are at the top of Mt.Jimba you can enjoy 360 ° panorana.
The view from Mt. Fuji overlooking Sagami Bay and Chiba Prefecture is a masterpiece.

For more information on this route, click here.

Disclaimer

Please read and give me consent before booking for this tour.

Hiking is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited to slip and fall injuries, fractures, snake bite, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks and frostbite. By participation in this event/hike you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, your guests, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never hike alone and use your own common sense.

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Private Tour | Observation of the Japanese Flying Giant Squirrel (Musasabi) at Mt.Takao

A lot of the Japanese Giant Squirrel (Musasabi) live in Yakuou – in temple in Takao – san.
On this tour you can observe the nocturnal Musasabi, and you can also enjoy the night view of Tokyo from Mt.Takao, also published in the Michelin Guide.
Besides, during the summer season you can enjoy dining while watching the night scenery in the forest Beer garden.

Observation of the Japanese Flying Giant Squirrel

The Japanese Flying Giant Squirrel is a mammal belonging to the squirrel family.
They are called Musasabi in japan.
They have a membrane between long forepaws and hind paws, they can fly like a glider by spreading the membrane and move from tree to tree.

Musasabi is nocturnal, and it will come out of the nest in about 30 minutes after sunset.
Because they are very timid, there are times when they are scared and do not come out if direct lighting of the flashlight is hit.
Therefore, the flashlight must be covered with a red cellophane, I will prepare the red cellophane and a flashlight for every participant.

When the valley trail is over, you can enjoy magnificent views of the Arima Dam.
Valley is slippery, so let’s go wearing shoes that are hard to slip.
The total walking time is about 4 hours and a half.

For more information on this hiking route, click here.

Tour details

Price : 1500 yen per person

Distance : 0.8 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★☆☆☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting place : Hotel pick-up or Takaosanguchi Station (depends on your preference)

Meeting time : Depending on the time of sunset, it is about 4 o’clock to 5 o’clock in the evening.

Disclaimer

Please read and give me consent before booking for this tour.

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Observation of Japanese Giant Squirrel in Mt.Takao night hiking Tours

DATA HELD:

Sunday, September 23, 2018
16:00 until 21:00

OVERVIEW:

Why do not you hike at the sunset forest at Mt. Takao and observe the Japanese Giant Squirrel?
Mt.Takao is easy to access from metropolitan area at 599 m above sea level and you can enjoy beautiful nature and mystical shrine casually.
The hiking time is about one and a half hour is scheduled.
The hiking course is “Inariyama course” about 3 km in length, and even beginners can feel easy to participate.
Also, at the event, after hiking, we are also planning a meal while watching the night view at the restaurant “Beer Mount”. (Participation is free.)
Let’s enjoy delicious dishes and beer while watching the beautiful night view of Tokyo!

Reservation is here >>

ON OBSERVATION OF THE JAPANESE GIANT SQUIRREL:

the Japanese Giant Squirrel is nocturnal, and it will come out of the nest in about 30 minutes after sunset.
Because they are very timid, there are times when they are scared and do not come out if direct lighting of the flashlight is hit.
Therefore, the flashlight must be covered with a red cellophane, I will prepare the red cellophane and the rubber band for every participant.
Every participant must bring a flashlight.

ABOUT BEER MOUNT:

I am planning a meal with a BEER MOUNT after observation of the Japanese Giant Squirrel.
BEER MOUNT is a 2 hour buffet with all you can drink and all you can eat.
You can enjoy meals while watching the night view of Tokyo from Mt. Takao.
The price is 3,800 yen for men and 3,600 yen for women.
http://www.takaotozan.co.jp/beermnt/
Participants who do not go to BEER MOUNT will guide you to the cable car stop so please be relieved.

BELONGINGS:

·flashlight

· Non-slippery shoes for hiking

·water

·towel

· Change clothes (if entering a hot spring)

SCHEDULE:

Keio Takaosanguchi Station (15: 00)
↓
Inari mountain climbing course
↓
Mt.Takao mountain peak (16: 30)
↓
Yakuou-in shrine (17: 00)
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Observation of the Japanese Giant Squirrel (18: 00)
↓
Beer Mount (18: 30)
※ Free participation
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Cable car go down (20: 30)

AFTER THE HIKE:

After hiking, Beer Mount is basically free to join.
In case of non-participation please do descend by cable car as it is.
I will show you to the cable car stop.
If you want to participate, The end time is scheduled for 21:00.

Waiver of Liability/Disclaimer: Please read before signing up for this event.

These organizers are not professional hikers or trained leaders and are not medically trained to handle emergencies. Hiking is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited fall injuries, poison oak. By participation in this event/hike you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never hike alone and use your own common sense.

Reservation is here >>