How long does it take to hike Mount Mitake?

about 60 to 90 minutes
The trek up Mount Mitake takes about 60 to 90 minutes. You can also take the Mitaketozan Cable Car. Just sit back and enjoy the ride for ¥600 one-way or ¥1,130 round-trip.

Where is Mount mitake?

Tokyo, Japan
Mount Mitake (御岳山, Mitake-san) is a mountain in the Chichibu Tama Kai National Park near Tokyo, Japan. It stands 929 m (3,048 ft) tall. On the mountain is a Shinto shrine where practices such as Futomani divination take place.

How do you get to Mount Mitake?

It takes around two hours to get to Mt. Mitake from central Tokyo. It is accessible from Shinjuku Station via the Chuo Line. Take the Chuo Line Express for Ome all the way to Ome Station (around 80 minutes), then change to the local Ome Line for Okutama and finally get off at Mitake (another 15 minutes).

How high is Mount mitake?

3,048′Mount Mitake / Elevation

What does mitake mean in Japanese?

point, peak, mountain.

Does Tokyo have mountains?

Despite Japan being about 72% mountainous, Tokyo is unusually flat, so we were ready to call shenanigans. Turns out they were referring to places with the name ‘mountain’ which are basically high points, not quite exaggerated from molehills, but “mounds” would perhaps be more accurate.

What does no Mikoto mean?

Susanoo, in full Susanoo no Mikoto, also spelled Susanowo, (Japanese: Impetuous Male), in Japanese mythology, the storm god, younger brother of the sun goddess Amaterasu.

What does Narukami mean?

Thunder God
“Thunder God”), also known as Kaminari-sama (雷様), Raiden-sama (雷電様), Narukami (鳴る神) Raikou (雷公), and Kamowakeikazuchi-no-kami is a god of lightning, thunder and storms in Japanese mythology and the Shinto religion.

Can you see Mt Fuji from Tokyo?

Mt. Fuji, the pride and center of Japan’s heart, extends over both Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures. Despite being so far away, it can also be seen clearly from Tokyo.

How far is Mt Fuji from Tokyo?

62 miles
Getting to Mount Fuji from Tokyo Mount Fuji is about 100km or 62 miles west of Tokyo. There are many ways to get from Tokyo to Mount Fuji, but the most convenient way for those who want to climb the mountain (or just visit it) is a direct highway bus from the Shinjuku Highway Bus Terminal.