Kanto's Ultimate Scenic Spot! Complete Guide to Autumn Leaf Viewing at Mount Takao – Miss It and Wait Another Year

【Kanto's Autumn Leaf Highlight】 A full record of the peak viewing day at Mount Takao on November 15. A Michelin three-star autumn leaf destination just 50 minutes direct from Shinjuku! A top secret autumn hotspot for Tokyo locals. This autumn leaf viewing guide is a must-save~ 🚞 Transportation tips: · Keio Line Limited Express direct (recommended to buy the Mount Takao combo ticket) · The first train departs Shinjuku at 7:30 AM for the most reliable trip! 📍 Address: Takao Town, Hachioji City, Tokyo 🎢 Must-visit attractions: ✅ The cable car/chairlift with the steepest incline Overlooking the valley of autumn leaves below is super stunning! Feels like riding a magic carpet through a colorful ocean 🚡 ⛩️ Yakuoin Temple check-in: The millennium-old temple’s corridor of autumn leaves is breathtakingly beautiful Pray for safety with a Tengu-yaki amulet~ (One of Japan’s three great Tengus) 🌉 Classic photo spots: · Mount Fuji + autumn leaves in one frame (clear weather only) · Suspension bridge over the valley with autumn leaves (best light at 11:00 AM) · Yakuoin Temple autumn leaf staircase (wide-angle recommended) 🍡 Food list: ✔️ Summit Tengu Dango (lucky three colors) ✔️ Autumn leaf limited edition beer (Mount Takao Beer Garden) ✔️ Handmade soba noodles (summit teahouse) 📸 Photography pro tips: · Shoot backlit autumn leaf outlines early in the morning for a magical effect · Bring a polarizing filter to eliminate glare · Use a telephoto lens to compress the sense of space perfectly 👗 Outfit guide: Layered dressing is a must! Temperature varies greatly in the mountains, bring a good jacket Non-slip shoes are essential for hiking ⏰ Sample itinerary: 07:30 Depart Shinjuku 09:00 Cable car experience 09:30 Prayer at Yakuoin Temple 11:00 Hike Route 1 12:30 Lunch at the summit 14:00 Explore secret spots 16:00 Souvenir shopping 17:00 Return to Shinjuku 💡 Hidden activities: · Early morning Zen experience (reservation required) · Forest bathing guided tour · Autumn leaf train photography Over 90% color change rate around November 15! This autumn leaf feast is truly unmissable. Save now and start your romantic autumn journey~