Monthly tour on October 20th, 2024

 Today, we had two guests, a gentleman from Canada and a nice lady from China, both guests were very much interested in Mt. Takao and very friendly. Other than those guests and two guides from TENGU, we had a potential TENGU member as an observer, so we started our tour as a group of five around 9:30AM at Takaosanguchi station.

 After quick briefing in front of the statue of Sweeper Boy, we got on the cable car to go halfway up Mt. Takao, then enjoyed clear view from Kasumi-dai. It was a bit chilly and windy, though we could recognize not only for Tokyo sky tree and cluster of buildings of Shinjuku, but also for buildings of Yokohama area.

From Kasumi-dai, we walked on the Trail No. 1 talking about monkey park, octopus cedar tree, Joshinmon gate, Shugendo, 108 worldly desires etc.,

then we reached to Yuki-en (Joyful Garden) where a white beautiful stupa was welcoming us.

From Yuki-en, we continued walking on the Trail No.1 talking about legend of Tengu, guardians of the compass points at gate of Four Heavenly King, history of Yakuo-in temple, other small halls and statues along the trail, then arrived at the peak of Mt. Takao around 12:30PM.  At the peak of Mt. Takao, weather itself was very fine, however unfortunately we couldn’t observe Mt. Fuji, since she was so shy and hiding in clouds.

After the lunch break near the peak of Mt. Takao, we started going down the mountain thru Trail No.4 where we could enjoy breath of nature and popular green covered suspension bridge, then back to Trail No.1.

And finally, we took the chair lift and ended our tour safely around 2:40pm at the foot of Mt. Takao.

Thanks to the two guests, we wish all the best for both of you !.

 By Shin