Mt Tenran — Hanno
A gentle 305-metre mountain above the Iruma River valley — one of the most approachable peaks for Tokyo day-trippers, with a clear trail to the summit in 40 minutes. Emperor Hirohito walked this mountain in 1931, giving it the name "Tenran" (Emperor's View). The summit offers Chichibu mountain panoramas and city views simultaneously.
2–3 hours
Free
Mountain trail: always open; cable car (planned but not yet operational as of 2024); summit: 295m
Year-round (autumn foliage October–November)
Hanno Station on Seibu Ikebukuro Line (55 min from Ikebukuro)
Location
Why Visit
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Named by Emperor Hirohito who hiked here in 1931 — the imperial chrysanthemum marks the summit stone
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40-minute summit hike accessible to all ages — a perfect first Japanese mountain experience
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Hanno's craft sake breweries at the mountain base offer tastings after the descent
Local Tips
A gentle 295m peak above Hanno city with excellent views of the Okutama mountains and, on clear days, the Skytree in Tokyo. The trail from Hanno Station takes 45 minutes. The autumn foliage on the cedar and maple slopes is underrated. Hanno is also the entry point for the Okutama wilderness area further north.
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