Mount Takao (高尾山 takaosan) is a mountain in the city of Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan.
Standing 599 m tall and located within an hour of downtown
Tokyo,
it is a popular hiking spot, with eight hiking courses and more than
2.5 million annual visitors. The Tama Forest Science Garden is also
located at the mountain's base.Mount Takao is closely associated with
tengu, minor kami from Japanese folklore, and a Buddhist temple,
Takaosan Yakuōin Yūkiji, is located on the mountain. There is also a
local superstition, especially amongst young adults, that couples who
climb Mount Takao will separate shortly thereafter.[Wikipedia]
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