Mount Takao
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Tokyo's easiest mountain — a real hike inside the city limits.
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Mount Takao is the day hike Tokyoites actually do: under an hour from Shinjuku, a cable car if you want it, real forest, and a summit that catches Mt Fuji on clear days. Easy to reach, easy to underestimate — here's how to do it well.
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A Mount Takao Itinerary Built Around the Crowd Numbers, Not the Map
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Mount Takao from Tokyo: The Smart Route, the Pass, and the Hour That Decides Your Day
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