Meeting Point

Shinjuku Station East Exit

Shinjuku Station to Okutama Station

Arrived at Okutama Station

Start hiking to Mount Nokogiriyama peak

Mount Nokogoriyama peak 1107 meters

Mount Nokogiriyama Peak has an elevation of 1107 meters above sea level. at this point, we will have a short 15-minute break before we head to Mount Otake. There are benches at the peak and the peak is surrounded by trees which gives shade to the hikers and comfort while eating the trail snacks.

Mount Otake Peak 1266 meters

Hike going to Mitake Shrine

From the peak of Mt. Otake, We are going to descend going to Mitake Shrine. The course will be around 1 and a half hours or 2 hours depending on the pacing of the hikers. Along the way you are going to see hikers lodge, a small shrine and a small torii gate.

Mt. Mitake 929 meters and the Mitake Shrine

In the surroundings of Mitake shrine, you will see traditional Japanese Inns, souvenir shops, and some cafes in the area. There are 2 guardian deity in the temple and you will see a samurai riding on a horse. Mitake shrine is a subject of mountain worship for Japanese people.

Mitake Tozan Railway

At this point, we will ride the train going down from Mt. Mitake. The fare is 600 yen for 1 way ride. The train ride is approximately 10-15 minutes going down from the mountain.

Mitake Station

From the Mitake Tozan Railway we will ride a bus going to Mitake Station. Bus ride is around 338 yen one way. At this time we will ride the train heading back to Shinjuku station. Approximately from Mitake station it will take almost 2 hours. There are express train that arrive in Mitake station going to Shinjuku but really limited.

Shinjuku Station

Picture taking and parting ways. We can eat in the Tabehoudai restaurant in yoyogi but this is optional. I prefer to eat unlimited grilled meat right after a long tiring hike just to reward myself for the whole day of hiking. Tabehoudai grilled meat cost around 2500 yen.

Ending Point

Shinjuku Station