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How to get fromMeiji Shrine to Mount Takaoby train, cable car, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Meiji Shrine to Mount Takao by train, cable car, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, cable car

    best
    1. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 北野 Kitanotrain train Ko
    2. Take the train from 北野 Kitano to 高尾山口 Takaosanguchitrain train Ko
    3. Take the cablecar from Kiyotaki Station to Takaosan Stationcablecar cable car
    1h 39m
    ¥953–1,014

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 高尾 Takaotrain train Jc
    2h 21m
    ¥700–950

  3. Drive 53.4 km

    1. Drive from Meiji Shrine to Mount Takaocar car 53.4 km
    55 min
    ¥929–1,341

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Meiji Shrine to Mount Takaotaxi taxi 53.4 km
    55 min
    ¥25,000–30,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 47.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Meiji Shrine, Japan and Mount Takao, Tokyo, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 高尾 Takao every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥700–950 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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