Mount Takao: Day Trip from Tokyo (48 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Takao is a mountain in Hachiōji-shi, Tokyo, about 48 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Tokyo for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 高尾山 |
| Location | Hachiōji-shi, Tokyo |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Takaosan Station – about 1.3 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 48 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 220 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 324 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Japan Heritage |
| Elevation | 599 m |
| Coordinates | 35.62528, 139.24361 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Takaosan Station, about 1.3 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (高尾山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Takao-san Yakuō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Mount Shiro – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Takao 599 Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Keio Takaosan Onsen – Hot spring, about 2 km away
- Takao Hikawa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.