The mountain with the most climbers in the world, and culture is still alive at the foot of the mountain.

Mt. Takao-san, which has an altitude of 599m, is visited by 3 million people a year and is “the mountain with the most climbers in the world.” In 2020, it was certified as a “cultural heritage site” for the first time in Tokyo. To nourish worshipers at Yakuo-in Temple at the top of the mountain,
“Soba (Japanese needles)” is said to have been created using nutrient-rich Japanese yam that was rubbed and added to the bowl.
This area is famous for its soba noodles, and there are many soba shops at the foot of the mountain.
Surrounding the mountain, there are several satoyama areas where Japan's mountain culture still remains, and where you can also experience dairy farming and agriculture.
Fascinated by this area, many artists who produce leatherwork and pottery have moved here so a variety of ateliers and workshops are scattered around the foot of the mountain.