Hachioji

Hachioji sits at the foot of the Kanto Mountains in western Tokyo, Japan, where urban neighbourhoods meet the wooded approaches to Mount Takao. The city developed as a centre of silk and textile production, a legacy still associated with its long-established weaving trade. Mount Takao, one of Tokyo’s most popular hiking destinations, rises nearby and is home to Yakuoin Temple, founded in the eighth century. Hachioji Castle ruins on the surrounding slopes recall the area’s role during the late Sengoku period. The annual Hachioji Festival brings decorated floats and portable shrines into the city centre. Discover further points of interest through webcams located across Hachioji and western Tokyo.

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