Comments on: Takigo-yama — 6th hike

By: Jason Collin

Jason Collin — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:33:33 +0000

I’d try contacting Ash of the Tokyo Cycling Club. He’s very friendly and involved in the club. His profile on the TCC site:

http://www.tokyocycle.com/bbs/member.php?u=27

By: Katey B

Katey B — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:54:35 +0000

Thanks for the info. Sounds like a hike to do when I spend some decent time in Tokyo.
BTW do you have more info/a contact for the Tokyo cycling club? I want to start something here in Kyoto and would appreciate ideas.

By: Jason Collin

Jason Collin — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:26:33 +0000

Thanks, I really like hiking up this mountain.

When I moved to WordPress a few months ago unfortunately the photos for this post were lost, and I haven’t had a chance to put them back up yet.

To answer your questions, it takes about 45 minutes to walk from Sasago station to the start of the trail proper (all road walking to get to that point). In total I can get to the summit in 2.5 hours total with a light pack. This involves taking a single 10 to 15 minute break for lunch about halfway along.

I think station to summit for a person of average fitness could be done in 3 to 3.5 hours.

And you don’t want to go back down the same way, unless you live in Sasago. It’s much better to take another trail down to Hatsukari station. Not only does it give you a different trail to descend, it’s also closer from end of trail to the station. Plus, you can see Mt. Fuji on the way down at some points (once off the trail and in the town) if it’s clear.

By: Katey B

Katey B — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:29:33 +0000

Sounds like a good trip.

How would you rate the trail for a person of average fitness? Could you give us an estimate of time to accomplish a return trip from Sasago station to the summit and back.

Cheers.