. North Takao Ridge Hike
North Takao Ridge Hike
North Takao Ridge Hike

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Just one of the many, many. many variations of the hikes in Takao area.

Budget: JPY2,970 (~USD26) from Tokyo

  • JPY2,260. Train, Tokyo < >Takao Station, JPY1,130 one way.
  • JPY710. Bus, Takao Station to Jinba Kogenshita

Hike Date / Difficulty (Elevation: 731m / 2,398ft)

  • Target: 2022
  • Difficulty: 3 out of 5
  • Route below is around 14.2kilometers, with an elevation change of ▲1,177m/ ▽1,327m (5h0m)
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When to Go Throughout the year.

Special Notes

  • Weather forecast: English / Japanese.
  • Trailheads .
    • Jinbakougenshita Bus Station (陣馬高原下) . Google maps pin.
      • Train, Tokyo to Takao Station.
      • Bus, Takao Station Jinbakougenshita Bus Station (陣馬高原下). Bus schedule here. JPY570, 35 minutes one way. Earliest bus leaves at 6:55am, last return bus is at 8:25pm.
        • One bus every hour.
        • Paid. None.
        • Free. None.
        • Camping. None.

        Itinerary

        • 06:30am. Train, Tokyo to Takao Station.
        • 08:05am. ETA: Takao Station.
        • 08:10am. Bus, Takao Station to Jinbakougenshita.
        • 08:47am. ETA: Jinbakogenshita. Start hike.
        • Do the outer loop.
          • I have done the Jinba - Kagenobu - Takao trail, so would rather do a different trail.
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          Comments Kumar Yagnaraman February 26, 2024 at 6:58 AM

          Hi Filipina. Hope you dont mind calling me you this name. You are doing a great job. I am really envious and would like to be part of your hiking team. I am hesitant to do hard ones but i am eager to do others. I would like you to be a mentor for me learn the ropes are you in all traills app. I use that for all my hiking. Please do drop a response to kumar.tny@gmail.com. Would love to take tips from you before proceeding to any hike. I have done just five hikes within Japan and would love to do more. Reply Delete

          hello! I haven't organized an open new hike lately, but you can add me in instagram and i'll message you if I organize one. Delete

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