More than just hiking. A Tokyo nature spot that sparks your curiosity
【TAKAO 599 MUSEUM】
Mount Takao is not a high mountain at 599 meters above sea level, but it is a mountain of great depth and presence.
From its rich ecosystems and history to unique charms found nowhere else, wonders breathe through every corner of its 599 meters. Known as “the most-climbed mountain in the world,” Mount Takao aims to become an even greater source of pride and a place loved a hundred years from now.
From the TAKAO 599 MUSEUM, which shares with the world a nature we can be proud of, new ways to enjoy are beginning.
Mount Takao is a mountain of beginnings, inviting you into a world of curiosity filled with fresh surprises and discoveries. Welcome to the new Mount Takao.
Top 3 recommended points
1. Share the charms of Mount Takao
We present Mount Takao’s rich ecosystem, history, culture, and other rare attractions through unique videos and exhibits. This is a museum where you can encounter new discoveries and surprises.
2. Share the future of Mount Takao
A museum where everyone thinks about and creates the future, asking “What should Mount Takao be like 50 or 100 years from now?” Through facilities that let you experience every aspect of the mountain, we also nurture the curiosity and local attachment of children who will carry the culture of the future.
3. Share information about Mount Takao
We provide seasonal highlights, hiking tips and route introductions, and urgent notices such as closures. This is a museum that continues as a new gateway where you can learn how to explore and enjoy Mount Takao.
Facility information
| Name | TAKAO 599 MUSEUM |
| Address | 〒193-0844 東京都八王子市高尾町2435番3 |
| Access | About a 4-minute walk from Keio Electric Railway(Keio Line) Takaosanguchi Station |
| Hours |
8:00~17:00 (April~November)(Last admission 16:30) 8:00~16:00 (December~March)(Last admission 15:30) ※Hours may differ from the above due to events, etc. ※For details on the café hours, please see here. |
| Closed days |
Open year-round * The museum may be closed for maintenance, etc. (Scheduled closure days: Thursday, March 5, 2026; Thursday, April 9, 2026; Tuesday, June 2, 2026; Thursday, July 2, 2026; Friday, August 7, 2026; Thursday, September 3, 2026; Friday, October 2, 2026; Thursday, December 3, 2026; Thursday, March 4, 2027.) * If we must close on dates other than those listed above, we will announce it here. |
| Admission |
Free * Depending on events and special exhibitions, fees may apply. * Use of the exchange space on 2F is, in principle, subject to a fee. |
| Official website | https://www.takao599museum.jp/ |
Other recommended information
TAKAO 599 MUSEUM is not only a place for exhibitions but also a hub for sharing information and experiences about Mt. Takao. At this museum, a variety of events and activities are held regularly so you can explore the nature and culture of Mt. Takao more deeply.
Gallery (GALLERY):
• NATURE COLLECTION: The main exhibition consisting of 16 display stands. With beautiful seasonal flowers and plants sealed in acrylic resin and lifelike insect specimens captured at the very moment of taking flight, you can experience Mt. Takao’s rich nature any time of year.
• NATURE WALL: The symbol of Mt. Takao’s abundant nature—“ブナ”—and the animals that live around it. Using projection mapping to cast images, you can experience the seasonal ecosystems in a dynamic and humorous way.
• 599 GUIDE: Head to Mt. Takao eager to know more and understand more. This three-monitor corner, organized around three themes, lets you prepare before your climb. Engaging, humorous videos stimulate your curiosity and make learning about Mt. Takao fun.
• PLAY MOUNTAIN: A small play mountain that reproduces Mt. Takao’s undulating terrain. Even children who are not yet ready to climb can easily get a feel for the mountain.
• PUBLIC GALLERY: A public space that conveys the warmth of Tama-sourced wood. Fully equipped with a projector, it accommodates a wide range of uses.
Cafe & Shop (CAFE & SHOP):
• 599 CAFE: A café lined with tables and chairs made from Tama-sourced wood, overlooking the lawn. Enjoy authentic coffee and a comfortable moment of relaxation.
• 599 SHOP: A museum shop brimming with the unique character of the Takao 599 Museum. We carry original goods that make you want to savor Mt. Takao’s nature even more and share the excitement of your visit with family and friends.
Garden (GARDEN):
• 599 GARDEN: In the relaxing lawn plaza are the monument “599 BENCH(ベンチ)”—whose numbers 599 make it a striking photo spot—and “じゃぶじゃぶ池”, a perfect water-play area for children, symbolizing this museum of gathering and relaxation.
References
- TAKAO 599 MUSEUM official website:https://www.takao599museum.jp/
BASIC INFORMATION
| Name |
TAKAO 599 MUSEUM (タカオ・ゴーキューキュー・ミュージアム) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2435-3 Takao-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo Access |
| Phone | 042-665-6688 |
| Official URL | https://www.takao599museum.jp/ |
FACILITY INFORMATION
- Children
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Children welcome -
Nursing room
- Equipment
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Wheelchair accessible
- Other
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Near the station -
Recommended for families -
Recommended for couples -
Groups allowed -
Wheelchair rental -
Rain or shine -
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