Tōkai Nature Trail

The Tōkai Nature Trail (東海自然歩道, Tōkai Shizen Hodō) is a long-distance walkway that traverses 11 prefectures and covers 1,697 kilometres (1,054 mi), running from Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park in Tokyo to Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park in Osaka Prefecture.

Numerous hills, wetlands, and canyons, which had not previously been viewed as tourist spots were designated as quasi-national parks and presently serve as nature preserves.

From the Takaosanguchi Station, the route climbs through slopes of Mount Takao and first reaches the Takaosan Viewing Tower.

The Takao Visitor Center is located at the summit, dedicated to offering information on the history and environment of the region.

The structure made use of the mountain's complex surfaces of steep ridges and deep valleys and was divided into a few areas.

In 1590, the fortress fell when attacked by Maeda Toshiie, Sanada Masayuki, and Uesugi Kagekatsu during the Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s campaign to eliminate the Hōjō clan.

Currently, the site features a reconstructed bridge and parts of the main palace, along with kuruwa, stone walls, and moats.

Main orientation points on the route (including altitude): In Yamanashi Prefecture, the trail starts at Kiridooshi Pass at the western end of Tanzawa mountains.