Snow at Mount Takao: Trail #6 / Konpiradai Trail

Mount Takao has many trails to and from the summit. This time, starting from the Takaosanguchi Keio station (高尾山口駅) at the foot of the mountain, I took trail #6 to get to the summit. There was still a lot of snow left. On the way down, I started on trail #3 then followed the paved road (trail #1) until Konpiradai, where I took a trail through the forest. I then walked to the Takao JR station, in town.

Here is a map of the path I walked (download KML):

Above, near Takaosanguchi station, looking towards trail #1.

Above, starting on trail #6.

Above, Biwa waterfall.

Above, I was surprised by the quantity of snow left.

Above, at the summit.

Above, trail #3. I did not follow it all the way because of the snow.

Above, I abandoned there and walked through the temple buildings.

Above, there were much fewer people than usual.

Above, tunnel north of Mount Takao.

Above, trail #1.

Above, at Konpiradai (金比羅台).

Above, view of Hachioji from Konpiradai.

Above, trail through the forest to the base of Mount Takao.

Above, plum tree in blossom. There is currently a plum festival in this area (Mount Takao Plum Festival).

Above, crossing the train tracks that lead to Takao JR station.

Above, orange pagoda. It can be seen from the Takao JR train station. I walked there to check it out but it was already closed (at 4pm) when I arrived.

Above, waiting for the train to central Tokyo.