Mt. Mitake

Mt. Mitake is rated as easy difficulty.

Mt. Mitake is 8 km long.

The elevation gain on Mt. Mitake is 450 meters.

Hiking Mt. Mitake typically takes about 4 hours.

The best season to hike Mt. Mitake is Year-round, especially spring and autumn.

Mt. Mitake is located in Tokyo, Kanto region of Japan.

Mt. Mitake is a day_hike trail.

Warnings for Mt. Mitake: The Rock Garden trail involves stream crossings and can be slippery. Trails beyond Mitake to Okutama are more challenging. Winter brings ice on trails. Bears have been spotted in the area—carry a bell..

Access information for Mt. Mitake: Take the JR Chuo Line to Ome Station, then the JR Ome Line to Mitake Station (about 90 minutes from Shinjuku). From Mitake Station, take a bus to the cable car base station (10 minutes). A cable car ascends to near the summit..

The maximum elevation on Mt. Mitake is 929 meters.

Mt. Mitake is rated easy, making it accessible for hikers of that level.

For Mt. Mitake, proper hiking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Check warnings: The Rock Garden trail involves stream crossings and can be slippery. Trails beyond Mitake to Okutama are more challenging. Winter brings ice on trails. Bears have been spotted in the area—carry a bell..

Highlights of Mt. Mitake include: Ancient Musashi Mitake Shrine; Rock Garden with mossy boulders and waterfalls; Centuries-old cedar forests; Panoramic views of the Okutama mountains; Seasonal rengeshow (skunk cabbage) in spring.

Access to Mt. Mitake: Take the JR Chuo Line to Ome Station, then the JR Ome Line to Mitake Station (about 90 minutes from Shinjuku). From Mitake Station, take a bus to the cable car base station (10 minutes). A cable car ascends to near the summit..

The best season for Mt. Mitake is Year-round, especially spring and autumn. Check conditions before hiking in winter.