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Takaosanguchi Station, the terminal of the Keiō Line and major access point to Mount Takao, was designed by architect Kuma Kengo and underwent renewal in 2015.
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Kiyotaki, at the foot of the mountain, is the bottom station for the Takao Tozan Railway, which has the steepest incline of any cable car or lift in Japan, with a maximum incline of more than 31 degrees.
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Of the many routes up the mountain, Route No. 4 is the most popular, as climbers can cross the mountain’s only suspension bridge, Miyama Bridge.
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A sacred camphor tree with exposed roots that resemble an octopus. Nearby is a statue of an octopus that is said to bestow good luck on all who touch it.
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Otoko-Zaka has the same number of stone steps, 108, as the number of earthly passions described in Buddhism.
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A statue of a large tengu with a long nose next to the gate to Yakuō-in, surrounded by smaller tengu statues with crowlike beaks.
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From the summit climbers can enjoy a panoramic view of the Tanzawa mountains.
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