Mount Takao (Takaosan) is a wonderful natural recreation area that isn’t far away from central Tokyo. Every traveler coming to Tokyo must visit Mount Takao to explore the beautiful scenery and take a ride on the cable car or chair lift.
There are two ways to get to Mount Takao: by a cable car or chair lift. The entrances to both are located close together and can be accessed at Takaosanguchi rail station (Keio Takao Line).
Service hours: 08:00 – 17:45 daily (cable car) and 09:00 – 16:30 daily (chair lift)
Service schedule: Every 15 minutes
Fares: Cable Car and Chair Lift have the same fares, 480 yen ($4.58) for one-way and 930 yen ($8.88) for round-trip