We are locating in Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park and surrounded by the great nature or Mount Ontake. The scenery of Kanto area from Ontake Shrine is beautiful especially at night or the sunrise. It takes 3 hours from Tokyo and not recommended to Tokyo sightseeing. Cable car operated 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. Not allowed to check in after the last cable car service.
Take bus from JR Mitake station on Ome line to The bottom of the Cable car. Then take a cable car to Mitake mountain. 8mins walk. * You are not admitted to enter YH after 18:30.