Day Trip to Mount Takao 🇯🇵 Tokyo's Best Day Trip, Tokyo Mountain Town, Mt. Takao, Japan Travel 2024

Looking for a day trip from Tokyo? Less than an hour away from the bustling Shinjuku station is Mount Takao (also known as Takaosan 高尾山). Tokyo's most beloved mountain is filled with nature, wildlife, thousand-year-old temples, shrines and delicious local eats. Spend a day with us as we explore Tokyo's easiest and most popular hiking trail! Things to do, places to visit, and what to eat in Mount Takao, Japan: - Takaosan Yakuōin Temple (高尾山薬王院): 1200 year old Temple - Cedar Trees of Mount Takao (高尾山の杉並木): Ancient cedar tree avenue - Takosugi: famous 400 year old cedar tree shaped like an octopus - Takaosan Cable Car Kiyotaki Station (高尾山ケーブルカー 清滝駅): Japan's steepest cable car ride - Momiji-ya Honten (高尾山蕎麦 紅葉屋 本店): Grated mountain yam soba shop - Takao Sankakudo (高尾さんかく堂): Donut Shop - Bring Circular Takao: Cafe, Onigiri Shop, Recycled Clothing - Annai River: Post-hike foot soak by the river #summerinjapan #mounttakao #tokyo2024 --- 📬 Business inquiries: ralphsammendo@gmail.com 🤳🏽 Follow us on Instagram! Ralph — https://www.instagram.com/ralphmendo Sam — https://www.instagram.com/sampotenciano 🛎 Booking a hotel? Use our Agoda code RALPHANDSAM for a nice little discount from us. Simply add our code to your Agoda app's Deals tab manually, or through this link: https://ago-da.co/RALPHANDSAM (Eligible for certain hotels only) 📱 Need an eSIM? Download Airalo eSIM and use our codes SAM8917 or RALPH8761 for $3 off your first eSIM: https://www.airalo.com/?code=SAM8917 https://www.airalo.com/?code=RALPH8761 💻 Need a VPN? Sign up for NordVPN and get up to 3 free months: https://refer-nordvpn.com/uyJdsaTDBza Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Konbini Breakfast 00:43 Shinjuku Station 02:28 Shinjuku Station to Mount Takao 03:17 Mount Takao Station 04:30 What to Eat in Mount Takao 06:00 Mount Takao Cable Car 07:19 Arriving at Mount Takao 07:40 Mount Takao Hiking Trail #1 09:31 Mt Takao Cedar Trees 10:07 Takaosan Yakuoin Temple 14:00 Getting Down from Mount Takao 15:16 Takao Sankakudo Donuts 16:19 Mount Takao Shops 17:07 Mount Takao River 18:03 Post-hike Dinner