Tokyo Nature Adventures: Japanese BBQ on Top of Mount Takao - The Perfect Summer Escape

[@JapanbyFood]

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[@alexanderdavis7749]

steak and beer and mountain hiking!? Shi knows what to do!🤟👍

[@JapanbyFood]

She knows what's up!

[@calnative4904]

These episodes keep getting better and better. I think I should have been born in Japan, everything about it really appeals to me. Thanks again Shizuka for sharing with us.

[@ShizukaAnderson]

Thank you for watching!! :)

[@Natsuki-w5l]

Hi shizuka! I love your videos,the editing,the personality you have to show us how beautiful Japan is so that we give a chance to such a beautiful culture. I really like how you guide us in each video, more people should know this beautiful channel. I wanted to tell you to stay strong, healthy and that you are getting prettier and prettier, it shows what a good person you are. 🌹🌸

[@drunkenek]

Beer with a side of nature is a great combo

[@ShizukaAnderson]

Haha this is definitely the right way to put it!! 😆

[@paultighe1298]

This show makes me want to go to Japan again steak and beers, Japan knows what they are doing.

[@JapanbyFood]

Please come back!

[@zarakkhan5524]

Having a meal on top of a mountain is always a special experience; this is especially true when you have a beer as well. Yes, I definitely plan on visiting this place.

[@JapanbyFood]

The best combo!

[@tommyle628]

Shizuka-chan went full American mode this time. Nice to see you so full of energy and appetite 😊

[@JapanbyFood]

Shizuka is always so energetic!

[@BuckshotGeorge755]

Shizuka!!!!!!! Another great adventure... I miss Japan, the people, and the food and the ice cold BEER!!!!!!!!!! Everyday after work, there was a great adventure to explore!

[@JapanbyFood]

You are so right! The place has so much to offer!

[@princephilipecheng3014]

Dear Thanks for all the beautiful scenery and food's information.. You are beautiful and pretty too.. Cheers 👍👍👍😘😘😘Malaysia

[@JapanbyFood]

Thank you for watching! Happy you enjoyed!

[@ronron1388]

Another awesomeness vid. U bring lots of energy and cheerful delights. 😊

[@JapanbyFood]

She is full of energy all the time!!!! 🤯

[@sakuratelevision]

We'll follow in Shizuka's footsteps on our next trip to Japan, experiencing everything she did. Thank you!!!!

[@ShizukaAnderson]

Aww that makes me so happy to hear! Hope you enjoy it!! ❤

[@skip1815]

I would love to live near Mt Takao, it's close to nature. Thanks Shizzy and JBF for another great video ✌

[@ShizukaAnderson]

A place very close to my heart! Definitely recommend living there if you don't mind a slightly longer commute into town!

[@skip1815]

@@ShizukaAnderson not at all, I love and miss Japan 💯❤👍

[@bucabrandon]

Thanks for braving the heat for us, Shizuka and crew!

[@JapanbyFood]

We do our best!

[@Black_Sun_Dark_Star]

I didn't know Takao san is under the Tokyo jurisdiction! You learn something new everyday.

[@ShizukaAnderson]

It sure is!! I lived here for ages and was still always a Tokyoite 😛

[@Black_Sun_Dark_Star]

@@ShizukaAnderson Is that what resident of Tokyo called themselves.... Tokyoited? 😁

[@xxCablexx]

Tokyo keeps surprising me, more exciting spots added to my list, I want to taste all of those foods and it looks like a lot of those bites feel like home, I need to experience the beautiful scenery as well

[@JapanbyFood]

Tokyo si full of surprises!

[@kurilord]

Take the chair lift up! It was a highlight as a foreigner.

[@ShizukaAnderson]

It's also my fave!! But also don't sleep on the cable car! It's got the steepest incline for a mountain railway in all of Japan so it's like a roller coaster if you stand at the very front when you go down 😆

[@Arode9]

Love your videos, big fan! 😊

[@JapanbyFood]

Thank you so much!

[@joshschneider9766]

also the meat set looks amazing. we have western breeds all over colorados mountains and we devour a lot of it, but that japanese rancher craftsmanship is aces, and the way its branded and informatively shared is so friggin cool.

[@JapanbyFood]

Meat was just the best!

[@panathenaea]

happy that you climbed the moutain for me lol. The buffet at the end looks like a lot of fun

[@JapanbyFood]

It was a very pleasant hike...albeit hot:D

[@jnb756]

that looked fun and filling with a yummy beer on top - definitely a great "happy place"

[@JapanbyFood]

The happiest!

[@frankmacleod2565]

Epic beer garden.

[@JapanbyFood]

Soooo good!

[@Nishkid641]

We need another series for Sonny-Shizuka team.

[@JapanbyFood]

That would be fun!

[@RolandoNispiros]

Love the hiking scene and oh the snacks ❤

[@JapanbyFood]

So glad to hear that!

[@spykerf1545]

That beer garden is amazing! Love the videos. Cheers!

[@JapanbyFood]

and the view from there was mindblowing!!!

[@shuermarvin577]

I love your grill. It looks very interesting. Thank you for showing us on such a hot day. Have a great week.

[@JapanbyFood]

Yes, very ingenious design! Loved it!

[@liquid231]

Awesome place, food looks amazing as usual. Japan rarely disappoints

[@JapanbyFood]

Absolutely! This place is so precious!

[@Marta-r1m]

Thank you for bringing back great memories of our visit to Mt Takao in April of this year. We love watching your show every week. ❤️🇦🇺

[@JapanbyFood]

So glad you visited! Hope you had the best time!

[@weeyee60]

⛩ The beer garden terrace looks awesome! 🍺

[@JapanbyFood]

It was such a great find!

[@richardcooper]

Always happy, cheerful, full of information and definitely earnt your lunch and beer, Cheers :)

[@JapanbyFood]

Cheers to you!

[@algernon5776]

Shizuks hosts I watch 👀 . What wonderful adventure.

[@ShizukaAnderson]

Thank you so much!! ❤

[@algernon5776]

@@ShizukaAnderson You are so welcomed ☺️. I enjoyed your positive energy and wonderful smile. You represent the Japanese culture very well.

[@joesmith7925]

Love this channel. Almost always find new places to go or new sides of places I've been. And damn....the girl can eat and drink like a pro...😂😂😂

[@JapanbyFood]

She absolutely is a pro!

[@ad.6472]

I have been there in the winter, it was a nice hike and great views 😊!

[@JapanbyFood]

Was it very cold?

[@astroboy3507]

DAM feast with a VIEW!!! 🏔️ 🌳 🌲 👍🏻🍺

[@JapanbyFood]

Our favorite!

[@TheSwedishCarGuy]

YAAAAY another banger video :D becuse of all these videos, I have sooo many places to visit when I go to Japan :D

[@JapanbyFood]

We are so happy to hear that!

[@sunsettersix6993]

Thank you for taking us along on another adventure, Shizuka-chan! The scenery was gorgeous and the food looked delish!

[@JapanbyFood]

So true! Scenery and the food were worth it!

[@Lawrencedimayuga]

Mount Takao looks amazing! Definitely need to visit.

[@JapanbyFood]

Please do, such an easy trip from Tokyo!

[@Julie701000]

This is on my ever-growing list of places for my next trip! Thanks JBF and Shizuka! Looks amazing.

[@JapanbyFood]

Please make sure to visit!

[@wil1027]

What a fun adventure! The best kind as it end with deliciousness! 😀 Great work JbF team!! Thanks again for another glimpse of Japan!

[@JapanbyFood]

Thank you so much! We are happy to hear you had fun watching!

[@wongjefx980]

This looks amazing....it might be overlooked because souch to do in Tokyo, but if you don't have time to travel outside of Tokyo to countryside, this works.

[@JapanbyFood]

Very true, it is super close to Tokyo so anyone who wants to get in touch with nature should visit!

[@jsawa8323]

Loved this video. Takao is so beautiful! The Tenguyaki and Takaosan Cheese Tart looked delicious to eat. I also agree that a nice cold draft beer also hits the spot during summer!

[@JapanbyFood]

Snacks were top!

[@scottz63]

You were definitely in your happy place!! So Cool!! :)

[@JapanbyFood]

Very much so!!!!

[@VerhoevenSimon]

Thank you for taking us along on this lovely hike.

[@JapanbyFood]

Anytime!

[@averageguy1261]

Another great episode! Definitely on the bucket list now.

[@ShizukaAnderson]

Aww I'm so happy to hear that!!

[@scotttan6377]

Thanks for taking us to Mount Takao , your old stomping grounds and enduring the heat . Looks like you went mid week as the crowds appeared sparse especially at Mt. Takao Beer Mount. After a casual hike , definitely a treat to enjoy a quality meal at the end with the BBQ through #JapanByFood

[@ShizukaAnderson]

Yes! Always go on a weekday!! NEVER on a weekend if you can avoid it! (Sooo many people!) 😆

[@じゃが天丼]

Thank you very much for your posting! Mount Takao is a very good spot for hiking!

[@JapanbyFood]

It is such a nice and comfortable hike near Tokyo!

[@jondreefromthelbc1033]

What a great host. What a great channel. Enough said.

[@JapanbyFood]

Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@victorlui5955]

Yay!!! New Japan By Food!!! Hello Shizzy. 😍🥰

[@JapanbyFood]

Hello Victor!

[@victorlui5955]

@@JapanbyFood ♡ =]

[@jerrellb7628]

Why can i only like this one time, haha.

[@JapanbyFood]

Even that one time means a lot to us! Thank you!

[@Twicedoodle]

Shizuka has me watching this with a nice cold beer.

[@JapanbyFood]

Amazing! We hope you enjoy!

[@JoeMeier-o2h]

Another sasuga video with my favorite Shizuka San. Haven't been there since the late 80s.

[@JapanbyFood]

Oh please visit again!

[@jdmj0]

I'd be sweating waterfalls hiking that in the midst of summer! How the heck haha.

[@JapanbyFood]

We don't know how shizuka manages!!!!

[@jerrellb7628]

Could we get longer videos of Shizuka just enjoying life, she is so vibrant!!!

[@JapanbyFood]

Alrightie!

[@davidinouye2606]

I thought you were going to faint after you completed your long hike! You definitely deserve the steak and beer. Kanpai Shizuka!!🍺

[@JapanbyFood]

Steak and beer always!

[@davidinouye2606]

@@JapanbyFood hahaha!😂

[@TheBradylands]

Your happy place is the same as mine 😊

[@JapanbyFood]

:D place with good food and chilled beer!

[@joshschneider9766]

its japanese local ingredients of course but that really reminds me a HECK of a lot of the sorts of things we forage and hunt here in colorado. although we have Elk and Mule Deer which seem to be much larger than the stuff theyre hunting up there from my reading. There is a global familyhood among people who live in high mountains. we can feel the similiarities with one another even through the internet. Those people are my soul brothers and sisters. that really is a wonderful area.

[@JapanbyFood]

How lovely! We love your idea!

[@matthammes4566]

We hiked up Mount Takao in November and it was exhausting, I can't imagine doing it in the summer heat lol. Worth it for the dango, though!

[@JapanbyFood]

November must have been beautiful with all the autumn leaves!

[@loudsisi7895]

We did it at the end of march.even without the heat it was not easy,I cannot imagine doing it in the summer! People, don't let the "easy trail" fool you, this is a proper workout!😂

[@zrx1100zz]

Hiking in blue jeans 🧐..... Quick!!!!! cut to B roll, cut to B roll!!!!!😎🥃🥃

[@ShizukaAnderson]

It's really not that hard of a hike...! I've naively done it heels before but it was fine 😂😅

[@ShizukaAnderson]

in* heels!

[@TheRollGuy]

Omg! I was just looking at videos of Mount Takao a few days earlier because I'm gonna be there when Autumn Leaves Festival is happening.

[@ShizukaAnderson]

Autumn in Takao is amazing!! Very popular though so definitely aim for a weekday!

[@BountyHunthersh]

adventure and a special simple snacks🥮🍡(food)😊with🍴🥩🍻

[@JapanbyFood]

Perfect trip!

[@johngregory662]

Nice video. First time watching this channel. Good job. Live confidently and peacefully

[@JapanbyFood]

Welcome aboard!

[@angelabrothers]

Breathtaking, wow 😊

[@JapanbyFood]

We could not agree more!

[@Leonardo_M_0923]

Always showing incredible places and great restaurants, very interesting! Last year I lived in Tokyo if I had known about these places maybe I would have stayed there a little longer. Nice trip 👍

[@JapanbyFood]

Ohhh! Next time you come, please visit! You will not be disappointed!

[@Leonardo_M_0923]

@@JapanbyFood for sure, Thank you so much! 😄

[@NovaFlux]

Such a wonderful walk. I did it when I lived in Tokyo 2 years ago.

[@JapanbyFood]

It is a great place! We loved visiting!

[@santoes0110]

Wow can’t wait to visit that area! You’re the same girl from the Prime 1 showcase vids!! That’s awesome!! ❤ stay pretty! Love Japan.🎉❤❤

[@JapanbyFood]

Please come visit!

[@loudsisi7895]

Mount Takao was the highlight of our trip to Tokyo. I couldn't believe how easy it was to escape the crowds and immerse ourselves in Ghibli-like scenery with hardly anyone around. The day started with pouring rain, but as soon as we began walking, the sun came out, and I almost cried when I saw Mount Fuji from the summit. It was everything I wanted from my Japan trip. From the small, non-touristy restaurant near the station where we tasted mountain vegetables, to the magical forest and statues, and then accidentally discovering the most gorgeous hidden temple at one of the train stops with two 100s-year-old cherry blossom trees in full bloom on the way back. The whole scene looked like it was painted on a canvas, and again, there was no one else around. Anyone who has visited Tokyo during cherry blossom season will understand the significance of this.

[@JapanbyFood]

Wow! What a wonderful experience! Especially the temple with the sakura trees. Love it!

[@MajorV]

DAAAAANGGG! Didnt know that there was a beer garden there.... if we only knew. Hiked there last yr, our mini warmup hike before Mt. Fuji via Shubashiri trail. Thanks for sharing, will be back and alam na this will be going to the beer stuff Lol

[@JapanbyFood]

Ohhhh you took up the ultimate challenge! Maybe we will try Mt.Fuji next :P

[@MajorV]

@@JapanbyFood go for Mt. Fuji! You guys have a year to prep 😁 and try having a gourmey meal in one of the huts bought before the start of the hike. Back in the Philippines, i bring precooked food for multi day hikes and yep, either beer or liqour

[@moheartskay]

Hiking with denim - hardcore!

[@JapanbyFood]

Top difficulty level!

[@tonylee5860]

Wow looks great!

[@JapanbyFood]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gabe76-l6p]

I was there in June. Beautiful spot. The Irish restaurant near by was good.

[@JapanbyFood]

Oh how cool! We gotta visit the Irish restaurant next time!

[@hyunkim58]

Great

[@stokerjoe4734]

Great job and thats my kind of place LOL

[@JapanbyFood]

WE LOVE TAKAO!

[@toualee1430]

Subscribe. Like. Share. If you’re new here. You won’t be disappointed.

[@ShizukaAnderson]

Thank you so much!! 🥺❤

[@danielrose6288]

Sounds like you guys mixed the audio a little bit differently. I love it, her voice is super clear

[@JapanbyFood]

Oh wow, thank you for saying that! We tried our best!

[@ragingsilver]

My friend loves to go Japan every year just to go mountain hiking. I'd love to go on a hike but a bit weary, this one looks very accesible and friendlier with great food at the end. I'll try this place the next time I visit Japan

[@JapanbyFood]

This is a great hike for casual hikers!

[@tanakritnuchanatanon7116]

❤❤❤❤

[@JapanbyFood]

😍

[@plasmadrone3123]

Aah!! A Mt. Takao episode!! I've always wanted to go there for a long time since I read about it in tour books and mangas, especially "Hachiouji Meibutsu: Tengu no Koi" by Tsukizuki Yoshi (lovely cute manga by the way 🥰🥰). All the food and place look so good, especially the cute Tengu-themed ones, so fitting with the mountain's theme 👺👺 I'll go there in two modes, one in casual hike, the second in full trail running mode. Maybe a tengu and a big white wolf will show up just like in the manga 🤣🤣😂😂 No cool jacket today for Shizuka-nee, but lovely all-blue and running shoes make a great sporty combination for the summer hike ☺️☺️ P.S: 04:43 a special permission to enjoy both Dango and Coffee inside? 😶😶

[@ShizukaAnderson]

Yes! If you buy the dango on the first floor of the cafe (where the soba restaurant is), they will let you eat inside because the dango stand and soba shop are actually the same restaurant! The cafe upstairs is a separate business and you should technically only eat/drink cafe goods upstairs, but I asked if it was okay to bring it down and they let me! :)

[@ShizukaAnderson]

Haha and definitely no jacket this day! It was 33 degrees Celsius with harsh sunlight and humidity that day! 😵

[@plasmadrone3123]

@@ShizukaAnderson thankies for the info, Shizuka-nee. I'll keep that in mind when visiting that place 😊😊 Ahahah, no probs!! The weather's rough here too. 34°C with almost 45% humidity during the day. AC and hydration are my best friends right now 😵‍💫😵‍💫 Don't forget to stay hydrated, Shizuka-neesan 😉😉

[@ruuukuxp]

I've been to Takao-zan a few times but never actually climbed to the top. I'll try taking the family on this trip next summer!

[@joshschneider9766]

although i will say im envious of snack stations with cheese tarts, we sure dont have that here in colorado LOL

[@JapanbyFood]

lol, yeah those are great!:D

[@Japan_Changed_My_Life]

Been to Takao-san a few times. Never ate at the beer garden though. Maybe next time.

[@JapanbyFood]

Please try it next time!

[@roynobody]

that eco grill is blowing my mind

[@JapanbyFood]

Same here!

[@sonnymkim]

Yes. I took the chairlift. I think they only have cable car now. Going to the onsen in Takaosanguchi station afterward is the best. Nice restaurant in the onsen too. Good beef tongue.

[@ShizukaAnderson]

They still have both!! Also yesss to the onsen! 😍

[@marcorbito6699]

Thank you, great video. I've been searching for a mountain trail hike in or near Tokyo that's accessible by train but came up empty handed. Will definitely do this next time! :)

[@JapanbyFood]

Then this place is perfect for you!

[@egoboy]

Fantastic 4th!

[@chops5084]

First!!

[@JapanbyFood]

Actually second, but very very close!

[@kvasac123]

My trip to Takao San included running up and down 3 times using different trails since it is not really hard ascent. Sadly it was March so none of the food was available aside from dango.

[@JapanbyFood]

Ohhhh damn, you missed out on the beer garden, but at least you had some hardcore training!

[@kvasac123]

@@JapanbyFood Good thing I am coming back in 2025.

[@HallOfFantasy]

Hachioji! My hometown. Well, my Japanese hometown, considering it was the first city in Japan that I lived in. I've been to Takao-san a few times and hiking it in the summer can be tough. Man, I remember riding my bicycle to Hosei University to workout on their track before going to work. Exciting times as I got to meet some of Japan's track and field Olympic team members. A lifetime ago.

[@JapanbyFood]

Hachioji is such a great area to live!

[@thejessta]

Shizukaaaaaaa

[@JapanbyFood]

Hellooo!

[@EmileFontaine-c9m]

Your Canadian showed with "scooch"!

[@ShizukaAnderson]

😂😂🍁

[@DelphiAmnestied]

She will never coming back. She will marry and becomes big in Japan.

[@DoctersUnited]

Looks awesome, nice video!

[@JapanbyFood]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JapanJacques]

Hiking in jeans in this heat?! Bold move 😅

[@DelphiAmnestied]

Je fais parfois la même chose to avoid mosquitos bites.

[@wmb415]

1st to say hi

[@JapanbyFood]

Hello there!

[@blancamunoz2563]

Loved this video... What train would we take from Tokyo station to Mount Takao? We will be visiting in Sept and would love to book the BBQ special. Thank You

[@fusionor]

I've wanted to hike Mt Takao for awhile. I didn't know there was so much stuff up on top. I hope you rode back down after all that food. I would pass out after all that.

[@JapanbyFood]

It was an easy way down:D

[@zz3410]

Wow, when I did this hike over a decade ago, all we had were bowls of noodles from a trail-side stand.

[@ShizukaAnderson]

They've upgraded things a looot over the years! They even have an awesome hot spring at the station now!

[@zz3410]

@@ShizukaAnderson That’s awesome! 👏 Hope to make it back for the next Tokyo marathon in February!

[@hawaiioahu2800]

Smart move Shizzy with the cable car! I did the hike last year in August and commend you on surviving that heat in jeans. I was a little surprised you ordered a coffee instead of a beer at the top! You feeling OK? 😅

[@ShizukaAnderson]

Saved the beer for the beer garden after the hike!! Takao coffee is also gaining popular and is super tasty so I wanted to show it 😋

[@rickycastorena4839]

Dammit I’m already getting ideas for my 2nd trip to Japan!!

[@JapanbyFood]

So glad to hear that! Come back soon!

[@rickycastorena4839]

@@JapanbyFood I’m there in early October!!😎

[@takamasaando3796]

The main food attraction of Mt. Takao are the varieties of Soba. I'd prefer to have lunch at 清流亭 or 琵琶屋. There is also a small Monkey Park uphill - always fun to watch the hierachy within the "clan". You can also see Shijuku ward or even Mt. Fuji at clear weather conditions. For railway nerds: If you chose Takao San Guchi (Keio Line) for destination, the last stage is a single track which is quite unique. (additional info: To avoid rubbish, there are no trash bins.)

[@JapanbyFood]

Thank you for amazing tips!

[@yippie6862]

Hot x 3. Confused which is hotter. The weather, the food or Shizuka?

[@JapanbyFood]

The ultimate question!

[@tylerdurden6882]

Mt. Takao is my jet lag destroying hack. My favorite flight to Japan departs after midnight in Los Angeles, meaning I can maximize vacation time and work the day I depart and I’ll be nice and tired to sleep on the plane, and arrive at Haneda at 5am. I first head to the major station nearest my hotel and put my luggage into a coin locker and then head for Mt. Takao. Being so early means there is hardly anyone on the mountain yet and it is very peaceful. Being out in the daylight and active that early, and having such a long day to tire me out really pushes me into local time.

[@ShizukaAnderson]

Damn, you really commit! This is a great hack hahaha