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ABOUT HACHIOJI CITY

Hachioji Cityのお出かけガイド

A town where you can encounter the mountains of Takao, the culture of Sōto, and the local cuisine.

← Minamitama area
Hachioji City landscape

ABOUT THE CITY

Traveling between the mountains and the city,
I encountered the story of Sōto.

From the hiking trails of Mount Takao to the ruins of Hachioji Castle and the townscape that retains memories of textiles, there's a wide range of experiences to choose from, allowing you to return to the culture and cuisine of this historic city after a walk in nature.

ACCESSTakaosanguchi Station / Hachioji Station

PLACES TO VISIT

Places to visit in Hachioji City:
2 highlights.

Mountains, waterside paths and town streets. Choose today’s destination to suit your mood.

Hachioji Castle Ruins
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Castle Ruins and History

Hachioji Castle Ruins

This national historical site contains the remains of a mountain castle built by Hojo Ujiteru. Visitors can enjoy everything from strolling around the ruins of the main palace and stone walls to a full-fledged mountain castle walk.

ACCESSJR · From Keio Takao Station North Exit, take a bus and get off at "Reien-mae/Hachioji Castle Ruins Entrance" bus stop, then walk for about 20 minutes.

ACCESS

Choose a convenient station
for your destination.

Transportation and road conditions may change. Please check the latest information on transportation and facilities before departure.

TRAIN

By train

From Shinjuku Station, it takes approximately 40 minutes to Hachioji Station on the JR Chuo Line, and approximately 40 minutes to Keio-Hachioji Station on the Keio Line. To get to Mount Takao, use Takaosanguchi Station on the Keio Takao Line.

BUS

By bus

Route buses operate from Hachioji Station, Keio Hachioji Station, and Takao Station to various parts of the city. For Hachioji Castle ruins and the hilly areas, a combination of bus and walking is recommended.

CAR

By car

Depending on your destination, you can use the Hachioji IC or Hachioji-Nishi IC on the Chuo Expressway, or the Takaosan IC on the Ken-O Expressway. The area around Mount Takaosan gets crowded on weekends.

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