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Mount Takao Cable Car
Mount Takao Cable Car · Mt. Takao Cable Car · 高尾山ケーブルカー
The cable car climbs from Kiyotaki to Takaosan Station on the middle slopes. Walk to the nearby viewing point and explore the area. You can enjoy the station surroundings and descend without walking to the summit.
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Visitor information at a glance
Admission
Cable car and chairlift fares are the same. Adults pay JPY 490 one way or JPY 980 return; children pay JPY 250 or JPY 500. The adult regular Keio fare from Shinjuku to Takaosanguchi is a separate JPY 430 one way.
Opening hours and closed days
The one-way cable car ride takes about 6 minutes; the usual first service is 08:00. From September to November, last services are 17:45 on weekdays or 18:00 on weekends and public holidays. Inspections, maintenance, bad weather and events can change operation; check same-day information.
What can I see at Mount Takao Cable Car?
Mid-slope views and walks
After leaving the cable car, walk to the nearby viewing point for mountain scenery and a short walk. Reaching the summit requires further trail walking from here.
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How to get to Mount Takao Cable Car
Take a train towards Takaosanguchi from Keio Shinjuku, changing at Kitano if needed. After getting off, walk about 5 minutes to Kiyotaki to board the cable car.
Before you visit
Allow time for the descending cable car
Last services vary by season and weekday, and inspections, weather or events can change them. Check the last descent before walking. During a suspension, move the mountain visit to another day rather than forcing a walking descent.
Takaosanguchi to Kiyotaki Station
Walk about 5 minutes from Takaosanguchi to Kiyotaki for the cable car. Some Keio trains require a Kitano transfer. Keio and cable car fares are separate.
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Book admission to Mount Takao Cable Car
Check the visit date, included areas and cancellation conditions on the booking page before choosing a ticket.
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Questions about Mount Takao Cable Car
Does the cable car reach Mount Takao’s summit?
It reaches mid-slope Takaosan Station. The summit requires further trail walking. You can instead enjoy nearby views and a mid-slope walk, then return by cable car.
Cable car fares and hours Cable car operator’s guide to the viewing point near the station
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