Flying Squirrel Night Hike: A nighttime adventure where you can encounter wild animals
A flying squirrel night hike on Mount Takao that parents and children can enjoy together! The experience of getting up close to living creatures will be a valuable formative experience for children, and will leave a lasting impression on adults as well.
- Event period
- All year round
- period
- every day
- Age group
- 4 years old and above
- price
- ¥7,000 ～
- Language used
- Japanese, English
17:45
Meet in front of the ticket gate at Takaosanguchi Station on the Keio Line
◆About the meeting time
Meeting times vary depending on the season, as flying squirrels become active within 30 minutes of sunset during this time of year. You will be notified of the exact meeting time after booking.
18:00
Cable car ride
*Walking distance varies depending on the season
[Estimated walking distance for round trip from June 15th to October 15th]
■ Cable car: Approximately 30 minutes from Takao Station to the observation point
■ Observation point - Cable car to Takao Station (approx. 30 minutes)
Total time: about 1 hour
[Estimated walking distance from October 16th to June 14th of the following year]
■ Cable car: Approximately 30 minutes from Takao Station to the observation point
■ Observation point - Cable car to Takao Station (approx. 30 minutes)
■ Cable car: From Takao Station, take the cable car down Route 1 and return to the Keio Line Takaosanguchi Station (approximately 50 minutes)
Total time: about 2 hours
18:10
~How to enjoy a night hike on Mount Takao~ (until 7:45 PM)
◆Flying squirrel observation
You can peek into the burrows of flying squirrels on Mount Takao and observe them gliding through the air. Watching the flying squirrels gliding through the silence of the night is a truly moving moment.
◆Wildlife exploration
In addition to flying squirrels, you can also search for wild animals such as Japanese badgers and Japanese deer. Exploring the mountains at night is an experience like something out of an adventure movie.
20:00
Cable car ride
*The cable car does not operate for the return trip from mid-October to mid-June. For those with small children or those who are not confident in their physical strength, we recommend coming during the period when the cable car is available (usually June 15th to October 15th).
20:30
Disband on site
・Drinks (please take care to prevent heatstroke by replenishing salt, etc.) ・Clothes that do not expose too much skin (especially in summer) ・Rain gear (raincoat and folding umbrella) *As the weather may suddenly worsen. ・Camera (please bring one if you want to, but it's OK if you don't have one) ・Insect repellent
・Children aged 3 and over can participate with parental supervision. However, there will be a 30-minute quiet period, so children must be able to remain quiet.
・Children only must be in the fifth grade of elementary school to participate.
・Since these are wild animals and birds, there may be times when you cannot see them or when there are only a few of them.
・The event will be cancelled in the event of rain.
・If the weather deteriorates to the point where observation becomes difficult during the tour, the tour will be cancelled.
*From here on, you will be redirected to an external site.
*Please note that some experience tours will be available in English.
access
- 集合場所：高尾山口駅改札前
- Meeting place address: 2241 Takaocho, Hachioji City, Tokyo 193-0844
- Nearest station
- 高尾山口駅