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臼杵山

Mount Usuki (臼杵山, Usuki-yama) is an 842-meter peak on the border between Akiruno City and Hinohara Village in western Tokyo's Okutama foothills. Celebrated among Tokyo hikers for its dramatic ridgeline walks, surprisingly sweeping views back toward the metropolis, and a serene atmosphere far from the crowds that flock to nearby Takao Mountain, it stands as one of the most rewarding day hikes within the capital's boundaries. The mountain is the western anchor of the Okutaka Traverse (奥高尾縦走路), a long ridge route connecting Takao to this peak, and one of the Tokura Three Mountains alongside Mount Ichimichi and Mount Kariyose. A small shrine near the summit and the open Gumi Ridge offer moments of genuine wonder just a short train ride from central Tokyo.