Mt. Sanage (猿投山)

Mt. Sanage (猿投山) is a 629m peak in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. With easy access and an approachable difficulty, it is also called “the Mt. Takao of Aichi” and is the most popular hiking spot for locals. A path through nature runs from the sacred grove of Sanage Shrine at the foot up to the summit, enjoyable through all four seasons. The observation deck also offers a view of the Nagoya cityscape.
From Toyotashi Station on the Meitetsu Mikawa Line, access Sanage Shrine Mae by bus.

This page introduces the most popular route, climbing from Sanage Shrine.

*Timetable last checked: May 17, 2026How to access the trailheads

1. [Going] Toyotashi Station → Sanage Shrine
2. [Return] Sanage Shrine → Toyotashi Station

1. [Going] Toyotashi Station → Sanage Shrine

From the Toyotashi Station West Exit bus stop, take the “Toyota Oiden Bus Fujioka-Toyota Line, bound for Fujioka Branch” and get off at Sanage Shrine Mae.
Travel time: about 33 minutes (weekday) / about 26 minutes (Sat/Sun/holidays)
Fare: ¥300

Bus TimetableToyotashi Station to Sanage Shrine Mae

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2. [Return] Sanage Shrine → Toyotashi Station

From the Sanage Shrine Mae bus stop, board the bus bound for Toyotashi Station.
Travel time: about 30 minutes
Fare: ¥300

Bus TimetableSanage Shrine Mae to Toyotashi Station

Reference: Navitime

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