2015 Summer Monique Suaco

TUJ Week I Day 5: New Students Trip to Mt. Takao

TUJ students on one of three hiking trails on Mt. Takao in Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan.
TUJ students on one of three hiking trails on Mt. Takao in Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan.
Students crossing the suspension bridge on TUJ students on Mt. Takao in Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan.
TUJ students crossing the suspension bridge on Mt. Takao in Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan.
The top of Mt. Takao which has an expansive courtyard to see the mountain top's amazing view.
The top of Mt. Takao which has an expansive courtyard to see the mountaintop’s amazing view.
TUJ students relaxing on the top of Mt. Takao enjoying a bento lunch provided by TUJ.
TUJ students relaxing on the top of Mt. Takao enjoying a bento provided by TUJ for lunch.
Rest area with a restaurant, souvenir stand, and ice cream stand located on the top of Mt. Tako
Rest area with a restaurant, souvenir stand, and ice cream stand located on the top of Mt. Takao. The ice cream shop serves three flavors of soft served ice cream: vanilla, chocolate, and matcha (powdered green tea).
Special area meant for washing hands before entering the temple to meet god. Located along one of the trails on Mt. Takao in Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan.
Special area meant for people to wash hands before they enter the temple to meet God. Located along one of the trails on Mt. Takao in Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan.
TUJ students studying one of many shrines on Mt. Takao located along one of its trails.
TUJ students studying one of many shrines on Mt. Takao located along one of its trails.
TUJ students just outside of the Monkey Park located on Mt. Takao.
TUJ students just outside of the Monkey Park located on Mt. Takao.
Monkey statue greeting tourists near the entry way of the Monkey Park on Mt. Takao.
Monkey statue greeting tourists near the entry way of the Monkey Park on Mt. Takao.
Monkey park staff member with TUJ students on a rooftop overlooking the habitat where the monkeys are located in the Monkey Park on Mt. Takao.
Monkey Park staff member with TUJ students on a rooftop overlooking the habitat where the monkeys are located in the Monkey Park on Mt. Takao.
TUJ students riding the chairlift back down Mt. Takao towards the end of the trip.
TUJ students riding the chairlift back down Mt. Takao towards the end of the trip.

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