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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 Mount Takao cable car runs from Kiyotaki Station to Takaosan Station partway up the mountain. Enjoy the views near the station and take a mountainside walk. You can explore this area and ride back down without hiking to the summit.
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Visitor information
Admission
Cable car and chairlift fares are the same: adults pay ¥490 one way or ¥980 round trip, and children pay ¥250 one way or ¥500 round trip. The adult one-way fare of ¥430 on regular Keio trains from Shinjuku to Takaosanguchi is separate.
Opening hours
The cable car ride takes about six minutes each way, and the first departure is normally at 8:00 AM. From September through November, the last departure is at 5:45 PM on weekdays or 6:00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. Inspections, maintenance, bad weather, and events can change service; check the day's operating notice.
What to see at Mount Takao Cable Car
Enjoy views and a walk partway up the mountain
After leaving the cable car, walk to the viewpoint near the station. Take in the scenery and explore the mountainside. Reaching the summit requires a further hike from here.
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How to get to Mount Takao Cable Car
Board a train for Takaosanguchi at Keio Shinjuku Station. Depending on the train, you may need to transfer at Kitano Station. From Takaosanguchi Station, walk about five minutes to Kiyotaki Station to board the cable car.
Visit tips
Allow time for the downhill cable car
Last departures vary by season and day of the week, and inspections, weather, or events can change them. Check the last departure before your walk if you plan to ride back down. On a day without service, move your mountain visit to another day instead of attempting an unplanned walk down.
Walk from Takaosanguchi Station to Kiyotaki Station
Kiyotaki Station, where you board the cable car, is about a five-minute walk from Takaosanguchi Station. Some Keio trains require a transfer at Kitano. Keio and cable car fares are paid separately.
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Tickets and booking for Mount Takao Cable Car
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Questions about Mount Takao Cable Car
Does the cable car go to the summit of Mount Takao?
The cable car reaches Takaosan Station partway up the mountain. You need to hike farther to reach the summit. You can also enjoy the station-area views and a mountainside walk before returning by cable car.
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