Tokyo Fall Leaf Viewing Guide: Mount Mitake

What to do in Tokyo in the fall? I recommend hiking. Here's a tip: the maple leaves on Mount Mitake in the suburbs of Tokyo are in full bloom. What are you waiting for? Call your friends and come check it out! 📍Address: Mount Mitake 🚗Transportation: Take a bus from JR Mitake Station for about 10 minutes, get off at "Cable Car Shita Station," and walk for 5 minutes to the cable car station. 🕙Opening hours: All day 🌟Highlights: Mount Mitake is one of the famous mountains in the suburbs of Tokyo, and the Musashi Mitake Shrine on the mountain is well-known. There are also towering trees over 120 years old, which are breathtaking. It is said that this place has existed since the Kamakura period, and it is also known as the first famous mountain in Kanto due to its strong energy field. The Nagao-daira Observatory at the top of the mountain has a wide view and is very suitable for viewing maple leaves. In addition, since June this year, a viewing swing has been launched at the top of the mountain. Two people can experience the fun of soaring into the sky for only about CNY 25. Hurry up and go during the maple leaf season. 📌Tips: ✅The autumn season is from October 26 to November 24, and various exciting activities are held here every weekend, such as nostalgic photo exhibitions. There are also various food stalls to satisfy your appetite. ✅The Mitake Gorge near Mount Mitake is popular with locals, and you must walk the trails in the gorge. The entire trail is 4 km long, and the red leaves along the way are very pleasing to the eye. ✅The first choice for hiking on Mount Mitake this season is the Rock Garden route from Tengu Rock to Ayahiro Falls, which is also a famous maple leaf trail. Careful friends can also find beautiful flowers. ✅During the maple leaf season, you can not only enjoy the maple leaves but also eat local specialties. For example, pork soup is said to be made with oil sake lees and pork from Mount Mitake. You'll love it after one sip! ✅You will see many waterfalls while hiking on Mount Mitake. These waterfalls are not only pleasing to the eye, but they are also said to be very effective for praying for love. Come and try it!