ABOUT
WELCOME TO TAKAO,
WHERE INDIE BUSINESSES
COME TOGETHER.
We have a wonderful collection
of indie businesses that sparkle
with individuality.
I want to meet this person!
I want to buy from this person!
I want to try this out!
Takao will make you want to do
new things.
Welcome to Takao,
the home of KO52.
ABOUT THE NAME
The name “KO52 TAKAO” comes from Takao Station's station number on the Keio Takao Line, KO52. The Japanese pronunciation of 52, “Gojuni,” sounds similar to the Japanese phrase for “do as you please,” and the “5” in “52” is read as “go” in Japanese, which can be associated with 52 TAKAO, which leads to GO TO TAKAO, expressing the idea of a facility where people can freely visit and meet each other.
ABOUT THE LOGO
The logo mark expresses the facility's theme, “the energy of individuals (each person's individuality)” with the movement of the “○” and is designed to be universal so that it can support each person's individuality.
EVERYONE
HERE IS A
“FAMILIAR FACE”
Takao Beer, on the 2nd floor, is also the
"community manager" of KO52.
Takao Beer will help create
opportunities for everyone here and
in Takao to get to know each other
a little better
so they can all be a familiar face.
It's an "individual" business,
but it's not alone.
Experience the new and familiar daily
life of Takao starting from KO52.
Representative of Takao Beer Co.
SHUHEI IKEDA
Founded Takao Beer in 2017. He worked for a design and advertising company and studied beer making at Portland State University and a brewery in Berkeley, California, U.S.
His love of mountains led him to move from central Tokyo to Takao, a town in western Tokyo, where he enjoyed the local nature. He is a professional in the Takao lifestyle, enjoying everyday life in Takao and the nature there.
In this project, he participated from the planning phase to create a place in front of the station where everyone can gather.
ACCESS
1231-35 Hatsuzawa-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo
2 minutes walk from South Exit of Keio Electric Railway Takao Station/JR Chuo Line Takao Station
Please note that there is no parking or bicycle parking available.