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Mt. Shiro

434m · Tokyo

Fitness 2 · EasyDay tripTimetable checked 2026/05/22
Elevation434m
Fitness2/10
Walking2:56
Ascent778m
Mt. Shiro434 mKanagawa
🚃 Reachable by public transport · Day trip · Beginner · fine for beginners
Beginner
Stamina2/10
TechnicalB some steep climbs
Trail time 2h 56mestimatedDistance 6.22 kmmeasuredTotal ascent ↑778 mmeasuredHighest point 667 m
📍 Distance, ascent and trail time are for the route shown on the map.
Access ease Easy First bus reaches trailhead by 6:33, No transfers
Gateway station Takao Station  →  Trailhead Mount Shiro
1 public-transport routes ・ Station→trailhead approx. 21 min ・ One way ¥280
🌸 Best season: Feb, May bk🏠 Water source, Toilets
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“bk” = data from books (being replaced with our own measurements). Distance, ascent and trail time are measured/estimated from the map route.

Mt. Shiro (城山) is a 670m peak on the border of Hachioji City in Tokyo and Midori-ku in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Adjacent to Mt. Takao yet less crowded, calm hiking can be enjoyed. Cherry blossoms in spring and autumn foliage are also highlights, with seasonal scenery to enjoy. The nameko (mushroom) soup and tempura served at the summit teahouse are also popular.
From JR Takao Station, access the Kobotoke bus stop by local bus.

Map

How to access the trailheads

  1. [Outbound] Takao Station → Kobotoke
  2. [Return] Kobotoke → Takao Station

Hiking Course Details — Mt. Shiro

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Map & Recommended Route — Mt. Shiro

Mt. Shiro — Reference Hiking Times

Standard pace; times rounded to 5 min
Segment Distance Ascent/Descent Out Back
Kobotoke Bus Stop → Goal 3.1 km +389 m / −6 m 1:30 1:20
Round trip 6.1 km +395 m / −395 m 2:45

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*Timetable last checked: May 22, 2026

*If using the cable car from the Mt. Takao side, refer to the Mt. Takao page.

1. [Outbound] Takao Station → Kobotoke

From JR or Keio Line Takao Station, take the Keio Bus [Takao-01 bound for Kobotoke] from the north exit bus stop.
Travel time: 21 minutes
Fare: ¥280

From the bus stop to the summit is about 1 hour 25 minutes.

Bus TimetableTakao Station → Kobotoke Bus Timetable

Weekday
Takao Station Dep. Kobotoke Arr.
6:12 6:33
7:12 7:33
8:12 8:33
9:12 9:33
10:12 10:33
11:12 11:33
12:12 12:33
13:12 13:33
13:42 14:03
14:12 14:33
14:42 15:03
15:12 15:33
16:12 16:33
17:12 17:33
18:12 18:33
19:12 19:33
20:12 20:33
Sat/Sun/holidays
Takao Station Dep. Kobotoke Arr.
7:12 7:33
7:52 8:13
8:12 8:33
8:32 8:53
8:52 9:13
9:12 9:33
9:32 9:53
9:52 10:13
10:12 10:33
10:32 10:53
10:52 11:13
11:12 11:33
12:12 12:33
12:32 12:53
12:52 13:13
13:12 13:33
13:32 13:53
13:52 14:13
14:12 14:33
14:32 14:53
14:52 15:13
15:12 15:33
15:32 15:53
15:52 16:13
16:12 16:33
17:12 17:33
18:12 18:33
19:12 19:33

Reference: [Navitime]

2. [Return] Kobotoke → Takao Station

From the Kobotoke bus stop, take the Keio Bus [Takao-01] bound for Takao Station North Exit.
Travel time: 21 minutes
Fare: ¥280
From the summit to the bus stop is about 50 minutes.

Bus TimetableKobotoke → Takao Station Bus Timetable

Weekday
Kobotoke Dep. Takao Arr.
6:40 7:01
7:40 8:01
8:40 9:01
9:40 10:01
10:40 11:01
11:40 12:01
12:40 13:01
13:40 14:01
14:10 14:31
14:40 15:01
15:10 15:31
15:40 16:01
16:40 17:01
17:40 18:01
18:40 19:01
19:40 20:01
20:40 21:01
Sat/Sun/holidays
Kobotoke Dep. Takao Arr.
7:40 8:01
8:20 8:41
8:40 9:01
9:00 9:21
9:20 9:41
9:40 10:01
10:00 10:21
10:20 10:41
10:40 11:01
11:00 11:21
11:20 11:41
11:40 12:01
12:40 13:01
13:00 13:21
13:20 13:41
13:40 14:01
14:00 14:21
14:20 14:41
14:40 15:01
15:00 15:21
15:20 15:41
15:40 16:01
16:00 16:21
16:20 16:41
16:40 17:01
17:40 18:01
18:40 19:01
19:40 20:01

Reference: [Navitime]

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