Hotel Takaone: A Base for Exploring Mt. Takao with Diverse Experiences That Enrich Your Stay

The industrial-style space is accented with nature-inspired interior design and artwork.
In the reception area, an eye-catching wooden objet d'art is displayed, creating a space where you can feel the charm of Takao, where proximity to the city meets nature.
On the second floor, the lounge exclusively for overnight guests is filled with pleasant light streaming in through windows that stretch across an entire wall.
The bookshelves in the lounge are lined with books about Takao and travel, offering a selection that sparks your curiosity.
The rooftop, which you reach by taking the stairs up from the fifth floor, is an exceptionally open and airy spot.
You can spend a relaxing time looking out over Takaosanguchi Station and the surrounding mountains.

There are five types of guest rooms: Standard, Superior Room, Superior Room (Bunk Beds), Terrace Room, and Rooftop Bath Room.
Including rooms that can accommodate up to nine guests, there are 27 rooms in all.
The moment you step into your room, you are greeted by the scent of wood.
With floors and bed frames in a solid-wood style, the room lets you feel the warmth of wood.
A chair and tabletop hang on the wall, and you can assemble them with the legs stored in the room whenever you need a table and chair.
It naturally inspires you to imagine how you want to spend your time in the room.
Another nice touch is that each tabletop features a different design, depicting scenes connected with Takao.
These guest rooms are designed so you can enjoy a truly special time that is just for you and your group.

At Hotel Takaone, a lodging facility at the foot of Mt. Takao, one of the big draws is its lineup of experience-based activities that turn your stay into an experience in itself.
Every plan includes firewood and fire starters, so even first-timers can enjoy a campfire with peace of mind.
In addition, there are many different activities, such as a sunrise hiking tour, craft experiences like pottery and leatherwork, and the Takao Order-Made Tour by Yama Sejutsuin.
Through playful activities that engage both body and mind, you can fully enjoy both active experiences and relaxation.

You can spend the day however you like, whether by going hiking with gear you have been wanting to try or by working remotely in your room or in the lounge.
Overnight guests can borrow rental shoes for free from the shelf next to reception.
The rental shoes include popular brands, and kids' sizes are also available.
It is a welcome service for travelers who do not own hiking shoes.
You can work remotely not only in your room but also in the lounge or on the rooftop.
You are free to spend your time here just the way you want.

Once it starts to get dark outside, head to the NAKA-NIWA courtyard for a campfire.
Firewood, tongs, gloves, and fire starters are all provided, making it an experience where everything is taken care of.
You can buy campfire foods such as s'more sets, thick-cut bacon, and corn, and enjoy them while watching the dancing flames.
The trick is to toast the marshmallows over indirect heat so they do not burn.
As you sit by the fire and listen carefully, you can hear the crackling of the burning wood and the sound of trains passing by.
In this unique setting, your senses sharpen and you find yourself forgetting everyday life for a while.

At KITCHEN, the café and dining space on the first floor, you can order from a menu focused on locally sourced ingredients, available à la carte or as courses.
The menu features dishes that showcase the vivid colors and deep flavors of Hachioji vegetables sourced from carefully selected farmers.
They also pair perfectly with the original Hotel Takaone beer crafted by TAKAO BEER, a local brewery.
It is a special café and dining space where you can taste the blessings of Takao through seasonal ingredients.

To wrap up your day, spend some time on the rooftop of Hotel Takaone at night.
Below you, the illuminated Takaosanguchi Station building and the lights of passing trains create a dreamlike scene.
With your favorite drink in hand and the night breeze on your skin, you can enjoy talking while looking up at the stars and out at the distant nightscape.
It is a luxurious experience, being enveloped in the quiet night scenery woven together by natural darkness and the lights of the town, far from the noise of the day.

One of the most popular experiences reserved for overnight guests is the Mt. Takao Sunrise Hiking tour, part of the Takao Order-Made Tour by Yama Sejutsuin, held from mid-October to mid-March.
On this tour, you climb with Mr. Yamamoto, a local guide and trail runner who lives at the foot of Mt. Takao, to watch the sunrise from the summit.
You set out from the entrance of Hotel Takaone about two hours before sunrise.
Along the way you switch off your headlamp to experience the darkness of the nighttime forest and feel what it is like to be immersed in nature as you hike up Mt. Takao.
The route takes about four hours round trip.
As morning approaches, you can watch the changing colors of the sky and see the sunrise from around the middle of the mountain.

Breakfast is a takeout-style sandwich set that comes in a colorful box with salad and fruit plus a drink.
You can enjoy it wherever you like, whether in your room or taking it with you on a hike.
Biting into a vegetable-packed sandwich under the clear morning sky will become a vivid memory of your trip.

At the end of your trip, go souvenir hunting at Takaone Store.
Takaone Store exhibits and sells everything from original Hotel Takaone goods to works by artists based in Hachioji.
Find items that suit your taste and take them home as mementos of your trip.

Mount Takao is a peak with an levation of 599 meters, located in Tokyo’s Hachioji City.
With good transportation access, it’s a popular placee to go mountain climbing. While still in the city, it’s like taking a trip to the countryside!
From families with small children to the elderly, about 3,000,000 people visit every year. It’s world famous as the mountain boasting the most climbers in the world.

This temple was established in 744 by Gyoki, the highest ranked priest, on the orders of Emperor Shomu. It is located in the middle of Mt. Takao and the formal name is Takao-san Yakuo-in Yuki-ji. It is a head temple of Shingon Buddhism, and one of the three major temples in the Kanto area with Narita-san Shinsho-ji and Kawasaki Daishi Heiken-ji. Izuna Daigongen is the principal image who has been believed to appear as a form of Fudo Myoo, Tengu which has been believed to be an attendant for Fudo Myoo and lived in the mountain so many statues of Tengu are placed on the premise.

Mount Takao is a Michelin 3-star destination that sees countless tourists from Japan and across the world. It’s also home to Keio Takaosan Onsen Gokurakuyu, a coveted daytrip hot springs spot located conveniently near Takaosan-guchi station so you can easily tack on a dip to your next hiking or sightseeing trip.