Mount Kagenobu

What it is

• A 727-meter mountain peak spanning Hachioji City and Sagamihara City.
• Part of the Tama 100 Mountains located within the Okutama mountain range.
• Named after the historical retainer Yokochi Kagenobu.
• A popular hiking destination ranked seventh for most ascents in 2023.

What to see

• Two teahouses located at the summit for hikers to rest.
• Public toilet facilities available for visitors at the peak.
• Scenic views along the Oku-Takao longitudinal trail route.
• Connecting paths leading toward Mount Takao and Mount Shiroyama.

Getting there

• Take a bus from Takao Station to the Kobotoke stop.
• The hike from the Kobotoke bus stop to the summit takes one hour.
• Accessible on foot via a one-hour trail from Mount Shiroyama.
• Reached by walking trails connecting from the main Mount Takao area.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.