To start the 2025 fall semester, let’s go hiking at Mt. Takao!
Mt. Takao is incredibly popular, seeing around 2.5 million climbers per year. It earns rave reviews from people all over the world and even has three stars in France’s Michelin Guide!
Mt. Takao has historical spots like Yakuouin, the main temple of the Shingon sect of Buddhism, as well as a huge variety of nature: crystal-clear streams, 1600 species of plants, and over 100 different species of birds are found on the mountain. Have your phone or camera fully charged to capture the precious moments along the trail.
If you’re worried about making it to the summit, you can travel halfway up on Japan’s steepest cable car (31 degrees!), so even novice hikers can get to the top.
Mt. Takao information (hiking trail options, etc)
This event is a great way to make friends with people from all over the world and to create a great memory of your time at Waseda! We hope to see you there – sign up now!
Schedule
10:30 – 10:50 Check in
・Option A: Hike only (2~2.5 hours)
・Option B: Cable Car / Chair Lift + Hike (1.5~2 hours)
13:00 (+/-) Arrive at summit
13:30 Finish/Farewell
*We’re planning to eat lunch at the summit, but please bring your own food and drink as you may not be able to buy food during the hike.
Date & Time
Saturday, October 25th, 10:30-13:30
＊Cancelled if bad weather
Place
Mt. Takao (Hachioji City)
＊Meet at Takaosanguchi Stn. (Keio Line)
Eligibility
Waseda Students
Language
MC: English & Japanese
Fee
Free *just pay your own transportation
Capacity
About 80 people (by lottery)
＊Results announced on the deadline day
Registration
Via this form
Deadline
Friday, October 17th, 9:00am
＊Check your email on this day and follow the instructions!
Before Applying
Please read and confirm your understanding of ICC’s policies on Cancellation, Food Allergens, Photography and Reasonable Accommodations (here).
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