I hiked up Mt. Takao to eat?! Probably the easiest mountain to climb in Tokyo!

Konnichiwa, everyone!
In this video we went up Mt. Takao, one of the most climbed mountains in Japan! I LOVE this mountain. Went here before to hike but learned that there's so much more you can do here than just climb! So we went back to enjoy it even more and we wanted to take you with us. I honestly think I ate more than actually hiked. Hahahaha
Arigathankyouuu for watching!
Hana
Mt. Takao Peak: goo.gl/maps/e2uBS7gJbG8d67gM6
Juu-Itchome Chaya (Beer and Veggies): goo.gl/maps/CrWK2u97vJWk1x249
Takahasiya (Soba): goo.gl/maps/9NnxkgML16hQdYju5
Time Stamps:
0:26 Getting to Mt. Takao
0:39 Routes up Mt. Takao
1:51 Takao Tozan Railway (Cable Car) and Tickets
3:52 Around the Takao Tozan Railway Station at 472m
5:12 Monkey Park and Wild Plant Garden
8:38 Hiking to Yakuo-in Temple
9:10 Getting some grilled mochi and shaved ice
10:18 Shitenno-mon Gate (Entrance to Yakuo-in Temple)
11:59 Yakuo-in Temple
12:28 Izuno Gongen Dō Hall
12:48 Hiking up to the peak of Mt. Takao
13:26 Peak of Mt. Takao
14:54 Hiking Trail 4 with the Suspension Bridge
17:08 Eating at Juu-Itchome Chaya
18:22 Chair Lift going down Mt. Takao
20:20 Eating Soba at Takahasiya
24:11 Outro
24:52 Takao 599 Museum
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[@thecatyouandus]

So very happy that you reached 2K, you deserve so much to keep growing! ❤️ we had Mt Takao on our radar but somehow always did other different getaways from Tokyo, it is very lovely! I am a little afraid of heights but I think I would like to try the chair lift, is it each chair for one person only? And that tempura & soba looked so delish 🤤😋 about the monkey park I think I prefer the one at Arashiyama in Kyoto, have you visited? It is fully open and the monkeys are free to roam wherever they want on the mountain 🐵❤️

[@whatchuHANAdo]

Thank you so much! Actually quite shocked we’ve reached 2k but we are really so grateful! We did a little happy dance this morning when we saw we had reached 2k. Lol Awww! You should have gone still! The main route(Omotesando Trail) is negative percent dangerous. Lol the chair lift can fit two so you and your husband can definitely go on it together! ❤️ The tempura was TOP NOTCH! I didn’t want to stop eating! I was sad when I finished everything. Hahahaha the diba and tempura together was definitely perfection! I’ve been to Kyoto but I didn’t go to the monkey park! I’m sure it’s so much better! I felt like the one in Mt Takao was a little too small for 80 monkeys. They were super cute though. Haha

[@joesay3017]

I watch a lot of Japanese-related videos and I think youre the first one who featured Mt Takao! Love it po.

[@whatchuHANAdo]

There a lot of videos on Mt. Takao! All of us have our own vibe! Haha I’m glad you love it ❤️

[@mike_smR]

Congrats on hitting 2k subs🎉 keep up the great work😊

[@whatchuHANAdo]

Awww, you noticed! Thank you so much, Michael! We got excited over it this morning! Haha

[@ZorDonofDoom]

You deserve it, Ateily!! So proud of you~ I wanna try eating there one day o3o

[@whatchuHANAdo]

Thank you so much, Sisily!

[@RhondaH]

I'm amazed that I've never been to Mt. Takao! I lived in Tokyo in the 1980s and have visited again in the 2000s. I will have to check it out when Japan opens up again and I can return! Oh, and that would be a big no for me on the chair lift! Hahaha

[@whatchuHANAdo]

Awwww really?? I hope you get to go on your next trip/move to Japan! I really love climbing mountains in general and this is such a pleasant one! ❤️ 11/10 would recommend! Hahaha no problem! The cable car works just as fine! Haha

[@MAA-bk6ci]

This is very informative and I like that you put in history and cultural things as well! Mabuhay! Napa subscribe ako. Definitely useful sa Tokyo trip ko this June

[@whatchuHANAdo]

Awwww maraming salamat po for watching and for the encouraging words! ☺️ I hope you enjoy your trip this June!! ❤️ excited for you!

[@allencook8018]

The scenery is amazing! It's nice that it isn't a massive haul away from Tokyo, either :). The そば looks とても美味しいですよね！Your videos have a cool style to them, with a lot of information, and they are fun! お疲れ様でした ^ ^

[@whatchuHANAdo]

Hi, Allen! Thank you so much! Yes! I love that it's within Tokyo and that it only takes one train from Shinjuku to get to the starting point! Super accessible! Thank you thank you! I think it's the dork/nerd in me. I love giving useful and useless information. Hahahaha

[@allencook8018]

@@whatchuHANAdo You are very welcome! I am a mega dork/nerd myself haha. There always has to be useful and useless information haha 😁

[@ninaplaystime]

All the pickled veggies and herbs look amazing!! I'm obsessed with sides like such,, you just can't stop picking at it and it's super home-y/nostalgic :')) Huge fan of your videos, can't believe I just found you now. Congrats on hitting 2k! ❤

[@ninaplaystime]

Btw, I could be wrong but the fruit at 22:49 looks like slices of pickled persimmon :))

[@whatchuHANAdo]

Whaaaat you are the absolute sweetest! 💕 I’m also super obsessed with pickles and sides. They just make the meal so much more fun and delicious! Haha honestly, I wanted more but I knew we were going to have a full meal right after so I had to hold back. Lol Oh yes! You’re absolutely right! The little black markings! It just might be persimmon! It didn’t taste like persimmon anymore though. 😭 Thank you so much, Nina! ❤️

[@MasterWingman]

A very nice tour and good narrative about different parts of the Mt. Takao. Other channels are just making up stuff as they go.

[@whatchuHANAdo]

Thank you so much! It's a goal of mine to be as informative as I can! I am a dork who loves learning about new stuff so I want to spread the info. Lol Would you go to Mt. Takao? Or have you been before? :)

[@MasterWingman]

@@whatchuHANAdo Never been there and would definitely go and try all the different routes and restaurants. BTW you have a very interesting chop stick grip XD

[@whatchuHANAdo]

@@MasterWingman OH NOOO is there something wrong with my chopstick grip?? LOL

[@MasterWingman]

@@whatchuHANAdo Only teasing. That soba place looks amazing.

[@puteracamaro]

Congrats on reaching 2k! Recently came across your videos, keep up the great work! We went to mt Takao during our honeymoon trip to Tokyo. Only made it halfway 😅

[@whatchuHANAdo]

Awww thank you so much! We were pretty stoked yesterday morning when we saw we had reached the 2k mark! ❤️ We really appreciate you watching and subscribing! 🥹 Oh! Which trail did you use? 😳 Did you at least get to eat some grilled mochi?

[@puteracamaro]

@@whatchuHANAdo it was probably the easiest trail 😅 We had to give up due to our backpain from walking soooo much around Tokyo. Oh boy did we ever, that was the best grilled mochi we've ever had!! Would climb Mt Takao again for the mochi 😂 We also had beer the same place you went to, such an awesome view (and well deserved sip 😜)

[@whatchuHANAdo]

@@puteracamaro Oh man! I'm sorry about the back pain. I feel you! And you're absolutely right...there's A LOT of walking in Tokyo. Just. A TON of walking. Haha I loved walking even before I moved here but living in Tokyo...walking is on a different level. Lol RIGHT?! Best grilled mochi EVER. It's been on my mind ever since I went up Takao the first time. Next time, you can just take either the chair lift or the cable car! The grilled mochi will greet you immediately. Haha Where are you watching from btw? :)

[@puteracamaro]

@@whatchuHANAdo LOL Totally agree on the next worldly level of walking in Tokyo 🤣. Will definitely be better prepared next time! Yes! Will definitely be taking the chair lift/cable car next time. Watching from Toronto, Canada! 👋 I think over by the Mt Takao train station we did see that there's an onsen nearby? Would be good to rest there afterwards eh!

[@whatchuHANAdo]

@@puteracamaro Only bring your most comfortable pairs of shoes! Hahaha Oh definitely! Onsen after a hike is a must! It's the best thing! Onsen + a delicious meal! Awwww the channel definitely has a lot of viewers from the US and Canada and I love it! I've never been to Canada but I definitely want to go. My mum has been there multiple times and she loves it!

[@nataliepriddle9909]

I loved the chair lift too! Takao is such a nice day trip :)

[@whatchuHANAdo]

It really is! And it’s soooo accessible! It’s got something for anyone and everyone. Just wish I didn’t go there during the summer lol even a small part of my ankle that was showing got sunburnt. Hahaha

[@nataliepriddle9909]

@@whatchuHANAdo Oh no! Poor ankle, it did look like such a sunny day. I visited Takao in April and could *just* about see Fuji

[@whatchuHANAdo]

@@nataliepriddle9909 Hahaha I look like I have a thick anklet it's hilarious! And a farmer's tan. Amazing. Hahaha Awww April is a great month! Fuji was still snowcapped?

[@nataliepriddle9909]

@@whatchuHANAdo Yeah she still had her snow on! Are you on insta, I think I have photos from that trip there! Is it summer without a farmers tan?

[@whatchuHANAdo]

@@nataliepriddle9909 SO TRUE! Hahaha I am on insta but since I'm pretty bad at social media, I haven't posted anything! I'm planning to step it up this coming August though. Would love to see your photos! @whatchuhanado on Insta!

[@ssslone5584]

Oh ya know, just me living through you since I haven’t made it to Japan yet. It looks beautiful. 🥺😭 awesome video!

[@whatchuHANAdo]

Don’t worry! You’ll get to come here too! Japan waits ❤️ where are you from??

[@peternacken4730]

Somehow, whenever we go, most restaurants are closed ... we might eat some grilled mochi on a stick, but usually we bring onigiri :D And congrats on 2K!

[@whatchuHANAdo]

Oh no!! That’s unfortunate! 😔 Even the restaurants at the base? The ones on the peak are a tad bit pricey so we also bring onigiri whenever we climb hahaha can’t go wrong with some onigiri! Which one is your favorite? Thank you so much! 🥹 We are really grateful!

[@billyredrock4125]

That mountain is beautiful, but that Monkey Park is really sad. No trees or plants in their area. 😢

[@whatchuHANAdo]

I know :( and some of the monkeys are losing hair. When we talked to the keepers, they knew all the monkeys by name and face and they really do their best to take care of the monkeys...the environment just isn't good. :( They are surrounded by a lot of trees and plants though! I wonder if they're given time to play outdoors? Wishful thinking.

[@chloee2662]

I’ll be honest I had no idea there was a cable car! I want to try it just for the scenery for sure! When I last hiked we took the Route 6 and it was great ⛰❤️

[@whatchuHANAdo]

Oh! Haha! Is that the trail with the never ending stairs? How was the waterfall?? Was it nice? 🥹 I think hiking up Takao from base to peak once is enough! Haha next time we go for the treats! Hihihi

[@chloee2662]

@@whatchuHANAdo yesss the ENDLESS STAIRS! But the nature on that trail is so nice (and shaded), and there was a part where you have to walk through the stream so it’s got added fun 😆

[@whatchuHANAdo]

Should I give it a try? Hahaha

[@fragmentsbylittlewhitepouc9395]

I want to ride the chair see the monkys and go to the mueseum frida

[@whatchuHANAdo]

Hello, Fru! When you come here, I will take you, okay? ❤️

[@fragmentsbylittlewhitepouc9395]

Eeeeeee😆 imm so excsited - frida

[@hfandueza2024]

😎😎😎

[@whatchuHANAdo]

Faith! So fast! Hahaha Thank you!

[@hfandueza2024]

@@whatchuHANAdo yaaasss no duty today hehehehe 🥰

[@whatchuHANAdo]

Awww yey! You get to rest today ❤️