Mount Takao 高尾山 Tokyo, Japan [4K]

Although Tokyo has the image of skyscrapers, you don’t need to travel far to see verdant hills and pure nature at Mt. Takao, a highly recommended destination for anyone visiting Tokyo looking for the country side with lush exuberant green trees and hiking trails.

Standing 599 metres (1,965 ft) tall and located within an hour of downtown Tokyo, Takaosan is a popular get away with eight hiking courses for hiking enthusiast of all levels.

Visitors to Mount Takao can choose to start walking from the base by taking one of these trails, or one can take either the funicular (cable car) or chair lift ride halfway up the mountain.

Due to its proximity to central Tokyo, Takaosan can get very crowded on weekends. It is especially busy during November, when the mountain’s autumn colors cause it to become one of Tokyo’s most popular autumn foliage spots.