TAKAO 599 MUSEUM

In short

Located at the foot of Mt. Takao, this museum introduces the nature of Mt. Takao. The name "599" comes from the mountain's elevation of 599 meters. It introduces seasonal highlights and climbing routes, making it a great stop both for preparing before your ascent and for resting after descending.

• ​Acrylic Resin Specimens​​: Displays include four-season flora encased in acrylic resin and insect specimens poised as if ready to take flight at any moment.
• ​NATURE WALL​​: A display where video projections on a wall featuring beech trees and animals of Mt. Takao depict their seasonal lives.
• ​Café and Lawn Plaza​​: Features a café overlooking the lawn, and an outdoor plaza equipped with benches shaped like the "599" numerals and a wading pool for water play.

History and Highlights

​TAKAO 599 MUSEUM​ is a museum introducing the nature of Mt. Takao, located about a 4-minute walk from Takaosanguchi Station on the Keio Line. It opened on August 11, 2015. The name "599" refers to Mt. Takao's elevation of 599 meters. It embodies the wish for visitors to rediscover Mt. Takao, which, despite not being a high mountain, possesses a rich ecosystem and many charms. The logo expresses the mountain's grand presence, despite its modest height, in the shape of a triangle.

The main exhibition on the 1st floor introduces the flora and fauna inhabiting Mt. Takao. The museum also provides information on seasonal highlights, climbing etiquette, route descriptions, and emergency notifications such as trail closures. The 2nd floor features an exchange space where lectures and workshops are held.

Highlights for Viewing and Experiencing

• ​NATURE COLLECTION​​: The main exhibition consists of 16 display tables. With botanical specimens from the four seasons encased in acrylic resin and insect specimens posed as if taking off, visitors can connect with the nature of Mt. Takao all year round.
• ​NATURE WALL​​: Projection mapping casts video onto a display featuring a beech tree—a symbol of Mt. Takao's nature—surrounded by taxidermy animals. It portrays the lives of the animals across the four seasons through humorous video.
• ​599 GUIDE and PLAY MOUNTAIN​​: 599 GUIDE is a corner with three monitors lined up, where you can prepare before your climb. "Mussan" the flying squirrel teaches climbing etiquette. PLAY MOUNTAIN is a small play mountain replicating the topography of Mt. Takao, which can be enjoyed even by small children who cannot yet climb the actual mountain.

Tips for Exploring

It is about a 4-minute walk from Takaosanguchi Station. Stopping by before your hike to check the trails at 599 GUIDE makes it easier to select a route suited to you.

Inside, 599 CAFE features tables and chairs made from Tama-sourced timber, offering views of the lawn from its windows. 599 SHOP offers original museum merchandise. Outside at 599 GARDEN, there are benches shaped as the eye-catching numbers "599" that serve as a photo spot, as well as a wading pool where children can play in the water. Since there is no parking on the premises, please use nearby parking lots, trains, or buses.

Keio Takaosan Onsen Gokurakuyu is about 200 meters to the north. For stories of the mountain's nature, please also see the guide for Mt. Takao, and for its temple, the guide for Takaosan Yakuo-in Temple.