Savor Delicious Food Before, After, and Even During Your Hike! 11 Popular Dining Spots Around Mt. Takao

Located at the base of Takaosan Takahashiya is a long-established soba restaurant founded in the late Edo period (1603–1868).
The restaurant is surrounded by a serene atmosphere, and its interior is graced by a 150-year-old persimmon tree, creating a peaceful and traditional ambiance.
The most popular dish is the tororo soba, a perfect combination of the restaurant’s famous soba noodles and tororo made from a blend of yamato-imo and naga-imo, two types of yam known for their stickiness and smooth texture.
When mixed with the soba, soaked in pristine water, the result is a smooth and refreshing dish.
Other popular menu items include the tempura seiro (soba with tempura) and mugi-tororo meshi (rice with grated yam).
With a variety of dishes that pair well with sake, this spot is great not just before your hike but also after you’ve come back down the mountain.

Sakaechaya is a soba restaurant popular among hikers after descending from Mt. Takao.
The restaurant’s signature dish is jinenjo soba, made with jinenjo (wild yam), which has a stronger aroma, stickiness, and richer flavor compared to regular yams.
Stir the tororo thoroughly until it becomes frothy, then add your preferred condiments and enjoy.
For an added treat, order jinenjo-meshi (rice with grated wild yam) by mixing the remaining tororo with rice—an absolute must-try.

Just steps from the ticket gates of Takaosanguchi Station, you’ll find Takaosan Fumotoya, an Italian restaurant offering a variety of dishes, including salads made with local Hachioji-grown vegetables, a high-quality appetizer buffet, homemade pasta, and gelato.
A standout dish is the Charcoal-Grilled Tororo Pizza, a unique pizza baked in a 500-degree stone oven and topped with tsukimi tororo (grated yam with egg).
It’s an innovative fusion of Japanese and Italian flavors that you won’t find anywhere else.
Another unique feature of Takaosan Fumotoya is the outdoor ashiyu (foot bath).
Diners can enjoy 20 minutes of complimentary access (or pay ¥200 for non-diners) and relax their tired feet after a meal.
Soaking your feet in warm water while breathing in the fresh mountain air is the perfect way to refresh after your hike.

Located at the junction of the Otokozaka (Men’s Slope) and Onnazaka (Women’s Slope) on Trail 1—the most popular trail due to its paved path suitable for beginners—Gomadokoro Gongen Chaya is always bustling.
Just a 15-minute walk from Takaosan Station on the cable car, it’s a great place to take a break.
Their specialty is the fragrant sesame dango, grilled over charcoal and emitting a mouth-watering aroma. Each dango has about 2,300 sesame seeds kneaded into it, and you can choose between golden sesame and black sesame, with three different sauces to accompany it.

A short walk along Trail 1 after getting off at Takaosan Station on the cable car, you'll find Juichome Chaya, a historic tea house established in 1899. The spacious interior offers table seating, tatami rooms, and a terrace, making it a perfect spot to rest. Located next to the Kasumidai (Hazy View) observation deck, the terrace offers fantastic views of Enoshima and Yokohama’s Landmark Tower.
Their specialties include chilled tororo soba and mountain vegetable tororo soba, with thick noodles perfectly paired with grated yam.
The shop is lively with people buying dango and drinks, and they also offer a variety of original goods, making it a great place to pick up some souvenirs.

Takaosan Sumika is a two-story complex located in front of Takaosan Station (midway up the mountain).
It houses various restaurants and souvenir shops, offering a range of culinary delights. Here’s a look at the dining options inside Takaosan Sumika.

Mt. Takao Beer Mount is a seasonal beer garden open from June to October, located at an observation deck on Mt. Takao.
For two hours, you can enjoy an all-you-can-eat and drink buffet featuring over 30 dishes, including salads made with local Hachioji vegetables, Hachioji ramen, oden, gyoza, and stone-baked pizza.
The charm of Beer Mount isn’t just the variety of food, much of which is handmade by professional chefs specializing in Chinese and Italian cuisine, but also the drinks.
The menu offers a wide selection of beverages, including beers from Japan's four major breweries, and international beer events are also held.
At an elevation of 488 meters, you can enjoy the delicious food and drinks while taking in stunning views, and on clear days, you can even see as far as the Tokyo Skytree.

Located at the summit of Mt. Takao, Akebono-tei is a long-established soba shop that has been in business since the Taisho era (1912-1926).
The shop has been featured in numerous media outlets, including TV shows.
From the viewing platform near the shop, you can enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji and the changing natural scenery throughout the seasons.
The shop’s rustic soba, with its thick and chewy noodles, is particularly popular.
The rich broth is deeply satisfying after a long hike.
Their signature dishes, tororo soba and mountain vegetable soba, provide a special kind of satisfaction that comes from reaching the summit.
As a reward for yourself, try pairing a cold draft beer with their miso dengaku or oden.

Nestled at the foot of Mt. Takao, Ukai Toriyama is a traditional Japanese restaurant specializing in charcoal-grilled dishes.
Set on a sprawling 6,000-tsubo property (approximately 19,800 square meters), the restaurant features gassho-zukuri houses relocated from Gokayama and a beautifully landscaped Japanese garden with Mt. Takao in the backdrop.
The menu offers a range of seasonal dishes, including carefully grilled chicken, using only the finest ingredients.
The combination of exquisite cuisine and the breathtaking natural scenery visible through the windows is sure to satisfy both your appetite and your soul.

Located in a quaint village deep in the mountains of Takao, this standalone restaurant is set in a traditional house, offering a rustic and nostalgic dining experience around an irori (traditional Japanese sunken hearth).
The specialty here is robatayaki (charcoal-grilled dishes), where diners can enjoy a selection of mountain and sea delicacies.
The restaurant’s "Chef's Choice" course is the standard option, featuring a wide variety of dishes including beef filet, ayu (sweetfish), shiitake mushrooms, and seasonal vegetables. With its diverse and flavorful offerings, it’s sure to leave you satisfied.

Opened in 2019, Mt. TAKAO BASE CAMP is a stylish guesthouse at the base of Mt. Takao, blending modern design with the relaxed atmosphere of a mountain lodge.
On the first floor, the café and bar offer a range of dishes, including burgers and curry, specially crafted as a "reward" after your hike. The menu also features BBQ and course meals.
Drink options are plentiful, with freshly brewed drip coffee, espresso, and craft beer among the highlights.