Some mountains have souvenir stores and restaurants lined up near the trailhead, allowing visitors to enjoy a walk in the area as well. It is also recommended as a day trip destination that can be easily reached from Tokyo!
1, Oyama
Daisen, a landmark from the Sagami Plain and from the sea, has been revered as a sacred mountain since Jomon times and as a god of water and a guardian of navigation by farmers and fishermen in the Kanto area, including firefighters in Edo (now Tokyo) during the Edo period. The approach from the Daisen Cable Bus Stop to the cable terminal is lined with souvenir stores, eateries, and Daisen Koma (Japanese comic strip) workshops. It takes about 60 minutes from Shinjuku Station to Isehara Station.
📍 From Isehara Station to the bus stop “Daisen Cable” (about 30 min.)
2, Kusado-yama
The mountain is located on the westernmost edge of Machida City, on the border of Hachioji City and Sagamihara City. It can be climbed from either the Mt. Takao direction, Shiroyama Lake direction, or Machida City Oto direction, and is incorporated into various hiking courses. It is nicknamed “One Year Mountain” by locals after the mountain’s elevation (364 meters). The “Kusado-Toge” also has a high platform from which one can enjoy a panoramic view of Takao’s mountain range. It takes about 60 minutes from Shinjuku Station to Aihara Station.
📍Take the bus bound for Oto (routes Hara21, Hashi61, Hashi63) from the Aihara Station West Exit bus stop to “Nature Factory Tokyo Machida,” a 15-minute walk from the starting point
3, Mt.
One of the three mountains of Okutama and the highest peak in Hinohara Village ( 1,531 meters above sea level). This is a beginner to intermediate level course that can be climbed from the Tomin-no Mori parking lot via a circular course. On a clear winter day, one can see from the summit to the foot of Mt. It takes about 60 minutes from Shinjuku Station to Musashi-Itsukaichi Station, and about 20 minutes by Nishi-Tokyo Bus to Hinohara Village.
📍From the Tomin-no Mori parking lot to the Forestry Hall, from the Forestry Hall to Otaki no Michi
4, Mount Jimba
This 855-meter-high mountain rises on the border between Kanagawa Prefecture and Tokyo. Fuji, the Tanzawa and Chichibu mountain ranges, and as far as Mt. Yes. The monument of a white horse looking up to the heavens that can be encountered at the summit is the symbol of Mount Jinba. It takes about 90 minutes from Shinjuku Station to Fujino Station.
📍Take a 15-minute bus ride from JR Fujino Station and get off at the Wada bus stop. From there, it is a 15-minute walk to the trailhead.
5, Mt. Takao
In 2019, it was designated a Michelin three-star along with Mt. From the foot of the mountain, you can take a cable car or lift up to sea level in the middle of the mountain. All of the trails up on foot also take about 1 hour and 30 minutes. It is also known as the mountain with the most climbers in the world, so weekdays are recommended if you want to avoid crowds. The fastest time from Shinjuku Station to Takaoyamaguchi Station is 47 minutes.
From Takaoyamaguchi Station (Keio Line) to Kiyotaki Station (cable car stop) is a 5-minute walk.
6, Tenranzan
Located in Hanno, Hanno City, this is a mountain that beginners can enjoy climbing. Although the elevation is low at 197m, it overlooks the city of Hanno below. Cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring and autumn leaves in fall are also beautiful. If you have a car, visit the nearby Moomin Valley Park.
📍 40 minute walk from Hanno Station to the summit
7, Mt.
A wide variety of hiking courses are available, including a course that allows hikers to hike with their dogs and a rock garden tour course that takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. There are also sightseeing spots such as a cable car and Musashi Ontake Shrine, which are recommended for beginners. It takes about 90 minutes from Shinjuku Station to Mitake Station.
📍Get off at JR Ontake Station and take a bus, cable car, or lift to Mt.
