The "Hachioji City Office" produced the "Hachioji City City Promotion Video," which introduces the charm of Hachioji City, located west of Tokyo. Despite being part of Tokyo, Hachioji offers abundant natural beauty, local gourmet foods, and shopping spots like CELEO in front of Hachioji Station, making it an ideal area to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and refresh your mind. Additionally, Hachioji is home to 23 university campuses, with many students living here. There are also numerous spots where you can feel Japan's history and culture, making it recommended for those who want to learn more about Japan.
This article introduces popular tourist spots in Hachioji City, such as Mount Takao, in line with the video. You can also watch footage of the exciting matches of the Tokyo Hachioji Bee Trains, Hachioji's professional basketball team. In just about 45 minutes by train from Tokyo Shinjuku, you can experience such abundant nature!
Let's enjoy the view of Hachioji's townscape from the easily accessible Mount Takao! Hachioji is a popular tourist area where you can enjoy beautiful nature despite being in Tokyo. With the largest rural area in Tokyo, the Takatsuki Suiden Area, and spots where you can feel negative ions, such as the ginkgo tree-lined streets, Hachioji is also recommended when you want to take a breather. These can be seen from 0:06 in the video.
The most popular spot to feel Hachioji's nature is Mount Takao, with an elevation of 599 meters. This can be seen from 0:32 in the video. Introduced in the Michelin Guide, it is the world's most visited mountain with 2.6 million visitors annually. By using the Mount Takao Lift or the Mount Takao Cable Car, you can easily hike and spend a luxurious time enjoying the autumn leaves, Tokyo's cityscape, and beautiful nature. Also, at Mount Takao, from 1:09 in the video, you can enjoy a beer garden while savoring the night view of nearby Hachioji at the Mount Takao Beer Mount. If the weather is good, you can enjoy the night view of central Tokyo and Yokohama. With its open atmosphere and picturesque scenery, the drinks will go down smoothly.
When you visit Mount Takao, be sure to also visit the power spot, Takaozan Yakuoin, from 2:03 in the video. At Kiyotaki Station of the Mount Takao Cable Car, there is a bronze statue of enka singer Saburo Kitajima, who resides in Hachioji, making it a popular photo spot that is Instagram-worthy.
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