Mt. Takao Cable Car Tours and Tickets

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• Private All-Inclusive Family Tour to Takao Mountain With Prizes

A one-way ride on the Mt. Takao Cable Car costs ¥490 for adults (including kids from grade 7 and up), and ¥250 for elementary school-aged kids. Round-trip fares cost ¥950 for adults and ¥470 for kids. Each adult can take one preschool-aged child for free.

Mt. Takao is about 28 miles (45 kilometers) west of central Tokyo, which takes about 45 minutes to drive, depending on city traffic. It’s also very easy to reach by train, which takes about 70 minutes: Take the Keiō Line Limited Express train from Meidaimae station (just west of Shinjuku) toward Takaosanguchi. From there, the cable car is a short walk.

The Mt. Takai Cable Car operates daily from 8am, with slightly different closing hours depending on the season. From December to February, it runs until 5.15pm or 5.30pm; in March, it runs until 5.30pm or 6pm; during April, May, July, and August, it runs until 6pm or 6.30pm; and in June, September, October, and November, it runs until 5.45pm or 6pm. The slightly later running time for each season is typically on weekends or public holidays.

Yes, the Mt. Takao Cable Car is accessible for travelers with disabilities, including wheelchair users. Kiyotaki station, at the foot of the mountain, has no stairs, while Takaosan station at the top has an elevator for wheelchair users (although travelers with strollers can’t use this). Station staff are available to guide wheelchair users.

The Mt. Takao Sumika store at Takaosan station at the top of the cable car sells a range of food and souvenirs, including local snacks, soba noodles, and coffee. There’s outdoor seating with good views, as well as indoor seating. There are also restrooms at both Takaosan and Kiyotaki stations, and coin lockers at Kiyotaki.