Takao San Tokyo s Own Mountain

Mount Takao, less than an hour by train from central Tokyo, is a popular place for people of all ages. With about three million visitors a year, its the worlds most climbed mountain. Home to a vast range of vegetation, it contains over 1, 600 plant species. Mount Takao is historically a site of spiritual importance, and believers still flock to its temple of Yakuōin. This area is also home to the traditional craft of Tamaori weaving, and we watch as weaver Sawai Shin makes his own dye from local mulberry leaves. Mount Takaos deep connections to its local community led to it becoming Tokyos first officially designated Japan Heritage. , Japanheritage, touristspot, Jpanesetemple, shinrinyoku , Japanesetraditionalcraft, tamaoriweaving