Photo/Illutration Diners enjoy a distant view of Tokyo at night while drinking at the Takaosan Beer Mount in Hachioji, western Tokyo, on June 27. (Manabu Ueda)

The popular mountaintop beer garden Takaosan Beer Mount has reopened for its 60th anniversary season on Mount Takaosan in Hachioji, western Tokyo.

Situated along the trail to the 599-meter summit, the seasonal attraction offers visitors food and drinks with sweeping views of the capital region. On clear days, central Tokyo and even Yokohama are visible.

Operated by a local railway company, the beer garden first opened in 1965 and is located next to Takaosan Station on the cable car line, at a mid-mountain observation deck.

This year, the venue will remain open through Oct. 26, with a short break from Sept. 8 to 12.

The beer garden features a wide selection of drinks, including various beer brands and assorted fruit-flavored “sour” cocktails. It also offers a variety of dishes such as Hachioji-style ramen, a local specialty.

The popular barbecue area has been upgraded this year to offer an even more enjoyable outdoor dining experience, according to restaurant staff.

Guests can enjoy a two-hour, all-you-can-eat-and-drink plan for 5,000 yen ($34) for adults, including junior high school students and older. Elementary school children can join in on the fun for 1,800 yen.

The beer garden operates from noon to 9 p.m., and the cable car will run until closing time to accommodate guests.

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