Autumn Leaves in Mount Takao

Beautiful autumn leaves can be viewed in mid to late November in Mount Takao which is a popular hiking destination in Tokyo. It takes less than one hour by train to Takaosan-guchi Station from Shinjuku, and you can also take the cable car or the lift to halfway up the mountain where the Takaosan Yakuoin Temple is located. It's the best spot to see red and orange Japanese maple leaves in Mount Takao, and the leaves peak in late November. If you take a hike to the mountain's peak, Mt. Fuji can be viewed on clear days.

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