Coming down the mountain and back onto the road, there are three onsen in sequence, all getting their water from the Jinba source but using it in various ways. Evidently the nicest-looking one is too good for the likes of us, not accepting day-trippers. It’s a mystery to me who would want to stay out […]
Mt. Takao
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Aoki Chaya, Takao (景信山山頂・青木茶屋, 高尾))
The directions for getting to Aoki are superb. They just say 景信山の山頂に登って下さい – please climb to the top of the mountain. It’s a little tricky knowing how to get started though – we took the train to Takao, saw the massive line for the bus, and jumped in a taxi to the trailhead. Bloody investment […]
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Omiharashitei, Takaosan (大見晴亭, 高尾山)
First time for me to hike Mt. Takao, the 599-metre beauty spot whose primary claim to fame is that it’s still in Tokyo (much like all the parts of East LA that have been annexed for tax reasons, only going west). All the claims are true – you can get there in 45 minutes from […]