subject: Hike along the trails of the picturesque Mount Takao [print this page] Forty kilometres west of Shinjuku, Mount Takao rises from the edge of the larger mountain. Mount Takao also known as Takao san, which is a small but picturesque mountain that boasts 599 metres. This mountain also possess over eight hiking trails that provide a mountaineering enthusiast with a number of trees, trails, wildlife and other nature's spectacles to discover.
Delightfully, this striking and serene mountain, with its cable-car and chairlift features also provides a traveller with the perfect facilitates to reach the top without breaking a sweat. You can in addition come across temples, food stalls, walking trails, trees, birds and animals among other attractions just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of central Tokyo.
Mount Takao can be very severely crowded during the weekend and on public holidays; it can be overcrowded during the plum blossom season in February and the autumn season in November as well. Walking all the way to the top will take about 90 minutes, but many people take the cable car or the chair lift halfway up the mountain.
While at the top of the mountain, visitors can see Mount Takao Visitors Centre, which is a large sandy area bordered by many stone walls and halls. This centre overlooks the beautiful scenery and the picturesque mountains surrounding Mount Takao. With a variety of beautiful trees, pines and endless mountain ranges you are destined to fall in love. It is further known that on a clear day, you can see the Fuji San Mountain another attraction belonging to Tokyo.
Hungry visitors can take some time off to enjoy the noodle restaurants on top of Mount Takao and dine among nature. You can also enjoy the many other choices of food and beverages either at the cafes or inside the vending machines here. Tourists are also seen gathered around the souvenir stalls and gift shops within the vicinity.
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Hike along the trails of the picturesque Mount Takao
