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La Sportiva is hosting a limited-time shoe rental pop-up at Mt. TAKAO BASE CAMP from May 1 to May 31, 2026. Trail runners can try out the PRODIGIO series on the trails of the Mt. Takao area for just ¥330 per day.
What is Mount Takao? Mount Takao is a 599-meter-high mountain located about one hour by train from Shinjuku Station in Tokyo. The area around the summit is designated as “Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park,” and visitors can enjoy the beauty of nature in each of the four seasons. In addition to mountain trails, cable […]
For this trip, we hiked Mt. Takao in western Tokyo, enjoyed autumn foliage, and ate our way through tororo soba and Tengu-yaki. This guide covers Trail 1 from base to summit, cable car options, what to eat, and tips for first-time hikers.