Mt. Takao is a one of the top "Three Stars" of Japan according to the 2007 French Michelin guide book, joining the ranks of places like Mt. Fuji and Kyoto. Mt. Takao is beautiful during all four seasons, and has a variety of hiking courses. Mt. Takao is a famous sightseeing area, and is visited by over 2.5million people every year. There are railway coaches and lifts, making it easy for everyone, from small children to the elderly, to climb up the mountain.