Mount Takao, Tokyo
Mount Takao (高尾山 takaosan) is a mountain in the city of Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan.
Standing 599 m tall, it is a popular hiking spot, although there is a local superstition, especially amongst young adults, where couples who climb Mount Takao will separate shortly thereafter. You know what is interesting about this bit of news? The word “Takao” sounds like “Fight” in Cantonese, a dialect in the Chinese language. Could the mountain be jinx by its unforgiving name? :P
The Tama Forest Science Garden is located at the mountain’s base, it’s filled with various plant species for study purposes.
Mount Takao is closely associated with tengu, minor kami from Japanese folklore, and a Buddhist temple, Takaosan Yakuōin Yūkiji, is located on the mountain.
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