The Minami-Takao loop hike starts and ends at Takaosanguchi station, and is a good alternative to a regular Mt Takao hike if you are looking to get a longer hike in with less crowds. It is a hike mostly in the forest without many views, so in an attempt to spruce up its image the course has also been given the name "Seven Summits". To be honest though, I will say that if you are new to hiking in the Takao area and are looking for a longer hike, I would first recommend doing the Mt Jinba to Mt Takao traverse hike as this comes with some great Mt Fuji views and is generally more fun. Since I'd already climbed Mt Jinba this year though, and I was looking to start doing longer hikes in preparation for the upcoming summer hiking season, this was the perfect hike for me considering how close to Tokyo it is. The other cute thing about this hike is that the trail you follow makes a heart shape (if you squint) which is another selling point for people who upload their hikes on hiking social…
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