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Things to see in Hachiōji (Japan): 155 places and when to go
Hachiōji is a city in Japan with around 579,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 155 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (73), Nature (69), Hiking (34). The best known are Mount Kumotori, Mount Takao and Lake Yamanaka. The best time to come is April to May and October; also possible: November to March and June to September. In June there are 14 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Japan · 35.6577, 139.3261
- Population
- About 579,000
- Places
- 155 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (73) · Nature (69) · Hiking (34) · Hot springs (16) · With kids (11) · Museums and art (10)
- Best time
- April to May and October.
- Also possible
- November to March and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- HND Tokyo, 43 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Karamatsuo, at 2,109 m.
What to see in Hachiōji
The places in and around Hachiōji, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount KumotoriMountain in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan41 km
- Mount TakaoMountain in Tokyo, Japan8.3 km
- Lake YamanakaLake in Yamanakako, Chūbu region, Japan49 km
- Mount MitakeMountain in Tokyo, Japan21 km
- Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural MuseumMuseums and art18 km
- Tokyo Fuji Art MuseumArt museum in Tokyo, Japan3.2 km
- Tama Zoological ParkPark6.7 km
- Sanrio PurolandAmusement park in Tama New Town, Tokyo, Japan10 km
- TAMA 300Gravitational wave detector19 km
- Mount ŌyamaMountain in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan26 km
- Mount TanzawaMountain in Japan25 km
- YomiurilandJapanese amusement park near Tokyo18 km
- Hachiōji CastleBuilding in Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan6.7 km
- Mount HiruMountain in Japan26 km
- Mount BukōMountain in Saitama Prefecture, Japan39 km
- Mount TōMountain in Japan27 km
- Ohanabatake StationRailway station in Chichibu, Saitama prefecture, Japan43 km
- Mount ShindainichiMountain in Japan27 km
- Oshino HakkaiSprings in Oshino, Yamanashi, Japan50 km
- Mount MyōjinMountain in Japan49 km
- PokéPark KantoPlanned theme park in Tokyo, Japan18 km
- BuaisōBuilding in Machida, Tokyo, Japan16 km
- Mount HinodeMountain in Japan20 km
- Kodaira Hirakushi Denchu Art MuseumArt museum in Tokyo, Japan15 km
And the other 131, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts, Fuji Motorsports Museum, Showa Retro Packaging Museum, Gyokudō Art Museum, Okutama Mizu-to-Midori-no-Fureaikan, Hadano Visitor Centre
- Nature: Mount Gozen, Mount Kawanori, Mount Odake, Mount Ōno, Nippara cave, Mount Takanosu, Mount Kagenobu, Mount Azegamaru, Mount Bukka, Gyōjaga Take, Mount Hinokiboramaru, Mount Karamatsuo, Mount Komotsurushi, Mount Mishōtai, Mount Myōhō, Mount Nabewari, Mount Shakushi, Mount Takamizu, Mount Wanakura, Yakeyama, Mount Mutsuishi, Mount Chichibu-Ontake, Mount Momokura, Mount Sōgaku, Mount Yagura, Byōbuiwa Yama, Mount Daigomaru, Mount Dohyo, Mount Himetsugi, Mount Ishiwari, Mount Iwatakeishi, Mount Karasuo, Mount Kirimogamine, Mount Kumakura, Mount Makiyose, Mount Nanatsuishi, Mount Ninotō, Mount Ōmochi, Mount Sannoto, Mount Shiraiwa, Mt. Shoto, Mount Sodehira, Kobotoke Pass, Mount Kuratake, Kuroyama, Mount Ichimichi, Mount Usuki, Gongen-yama, Mt. Kibigara, Mt. Nanakuni, Mt. Narakura, Mount Ogi, Mt. Rengyo, Mount Sengen, Mt. Takegawa, Moss Pink Hill, Mount Ōdera, Nature Observation Garden
- With kids: Seibu-en, Tokyo Summerland, Hamura Zoo, Machida Squirrel Garden, Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest, Rainbow Pool, Wonderful Nature Village
- Temples: Chichibu Shrine, Musashi Mitake Shrine, Mitsumine Shrine, Shiofune Kannon Temple, Shorin-ji Temple, Houn-ji Temple, Kinshō-ji Temple, Taiyō-ji Temple
- Mountains: Sonbutsu Sanso, Hanatate Sanso, Kumotori emergency lodge, Kumotori-Sanso Lodge, Miharashi Chaya, Nanatsuishi-Koya Lodge, Shinonome-sanso, Yushin Lodge
- Hot springs: Keio Takaosan Onsen, Asahi-yu, Bikan, Fujimi-yu, Hatono-yu, Hinohara Onsen Center Kazumanoyu Hot Springs, Kodaira-yokujou, Matsuba Yokujo, Miho-yu, Momono-yu, Nukui-yu, Sawarabinoyu, Seibu-Chichibu, Showa-yu, Yura-No Sato
- Food and drink: Hinohara Factory (Shochu Brewery/Shop), Ozawa Sake Brewery
- Hiking: KFT - K10 - Ootadoukan Hinatayakushi no michi, KFT - K11 - Jyunreitouge no michi, KFT - K12 - Tannzawa sannkai touhenn no michi, KFT - K13 - Yamazato kara Tukuiko heno michi, KFT - K14 - Mine no Yakushi heno michi, KFT - K15 - Kouboudaishi to Tanzawa he no michi, KFT - K16 - Ooyamamairi Youmou no michi, KFT - K17 - Houjyou Takeda kassenn no michi, KFT - S1 - Suigen no michi, KFT - S13 - Kougen bokujyou wo touru michi, KFT - S5 - Ookiriyama he noboru michi, KFT - S6 - Binoyama kouen wo otozureru michi, KFT - Saitama, KFT - TK1 - Mizuumi no michi, KFT - TK2 - Tori no michi, KFT - TK3 - Fujimi no michi, KFT - TK6 - Sugi no kokage no michi, KFT - TK7 - Yamakusa no michi, Kōshū Kaidō, Mt Takao to Mt Jinba, Ridge trail to Mitosan, Shiraiwa Hut (Ruined), Stone Ridge Traverse, Takanosu Hut (non staffed), Tama Yokoyama no michi Promenade, Toridaniya Hut
- History: Class 951 Shinkansen
When to go to Hachiōji
The best time to visit Hachiōji is April to May and October; also possible: November to March and June to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:50
- FebPossible10:42
- MarPossible11:44
- AprBest time12:55
- MayBest time13:53
- JunPossible14:24
- JulPossible14:11
- AugPossible13:21
- SepPossible12:13
- OctBest time11:04
- NovPossible10:05
- DecPossible9:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36. In April, 149 of the 155 places are at their best.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Hachiōji
The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, Tokyo), 43 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Japan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hachiōji?
The best known: Mount Kumotori, Mount Takao, Lake Yamanaka, Mount Mitake, Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum. In all, 155 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hachiōji?
April to May and October; also possible: November to March and June to September. In June there are 14 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36.
How do you get to Hachiōji?
The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 43 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hachiōji as the destination and these 155 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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