Let's run in the mountains wearing the latest shoes from The North Face. There are rental shops in Takao where you can easily try them out.

TAKAO BASE CAMP, a base for activities in the Mt. Takao area of Tokyo, has launched a rental service for trail running items from THE NORTH FACE. This is great news for runners, but we are sure you are wondering what exactly you can rent, the fee structure, and how to use the service. Hideaki Makino, a well-known gutsy runner in Huinamu, and his fun-loving friends experienced the rental service firsthand. While running around the mountains around Mt. Takao, they talked about the performance of the shoes and backpacks, as well as the appeal of the rental service, from their own perspectives.

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Both application and payment can be completed quickly and easily with a smartphone.

Using the rental service is simple. First, choose what you like at the rental section, try on the items, and decide which items you want to use.

Once you have decided on an item to use, load the QR code on the rental form with your smartphone.

After entering the required information and completing registration, present your smartphone screen at the cash register to pay. Of course, cashless payment is also available. You are now ready to use the rental service.