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Takaosanguchi Station 高尾山口駅
Kengo Kuma's wood-roofed gateway to Mount Takao, renovated in 2015 to echo the eaves of the mountain's temple, with an onsen next door for soaking after the hike.
About
The terminus of the Keio Takao Line was transformed in 2015 by Kengo Kuma, who wrapped the station in a sweeping roof of wooden slats inspired by the temple architecture of Yakuo-in at the summit, and described it as a threshold between the everyday and the sacred mountain. The platforms continue the theme with timber and lantern-style lighting. Right beside it, Keio Takaosan Onsen Gokurakuyu opened the same year, drawing alkaline spring water from about 1,000 m underground into indoor and outdoor baths, the ideal post-hike reward. From the station, it is a short walk to the cable car and chairlift base station and the start of the main hiking trails. Keio's fares from Shinjuku make this one of the cheapest mountain escapes from Tokyo, about 50 minutes away.
Highlights
- Kengo Kuma's wooden louvre roof echoing Yakuo-in temple eaves
- Timber-lined platforms with lantern-inspired lighting
- Keio Takaosan Onsen Gokurakuyu right next door
- Short walk to the Takao cable car and chairlift
- Keio Line direct from Shinjuku in about 50 minutes
Tips
- Weekend autumn-leaf season (mid to late November) brings huge crowds; take an early train to beat them.
- The onsen is busiest late afternoon on weekends, when hikers descend; come before 15:00 or after 19:00.
- Keio sells a Mt. Takao discount ticket combining the round-trip train with the cable car or chairlift.
- Coin lockers at the station fill quickly on weekends; travel light.
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