Mt. Takao Inariyama Trail (dirt trail) route

Hiking route to Mt. Takao from Takaosanguchi Station via Inariyama Trail (dirt trail).

Getting there

Train station:
Takaosanguchi Station / 高尾山口駅 / Google Maps

Travel from Shinjuku - approximately 1 hour

• 09:00 -> 09:43 via Mt. Takao-Go 1 Rapid-Liner (seat reservation required; ¥800)
• 09:01 -> 09:56 via Limited Express + Local (¥390)

Overview

Takaosanguchi Station -> Hike 🥾 -> Takaosanguchi Station

Food

• Bring water
• Cafes and convenience stores at the station and on the mountain
• Yamabiko Chaya / やまびこ茶屋 - soba shop on the trail

Summary

• Easy route, but can be crowded
• Hiking poles - 1/5 (not needed)
• Trail running - 4/5 (suitable)
• Very accessible from Shinjuku

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