hiking: day trips from tokyo

A day away from the big city, a view of Fuji and a traditional hot spring bath. We will custom make you a day trip based on your hiking ability, the weather, the season and your wishes. Contact us now to book your trip. Here are a few options.

Intermediate: 4/5 🥾🥾🥾🥾

Mount Oyama (大山)

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Intermediate: 3/5  🥾🥾🥾

mount kintoki (金時山)

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  • Altitude: 1212m

  • Views: One of the best close ups of Mt. Fuji!

  • Meeting point: Hakone Yumoto Station

  • Travel from Tokyo: A 2,330 yen 90 minute train from Shinjuku.

  • In brief: Widely considered one of the best views of Mt Fuji. This hike features a shinto shrine and a mountain restaurant with Japanese rural hospitality that will warm your heart.

  • Altitude: 1252m

  • Views: Excellent view of Fuji and Tokyo!

  • Meeting point: Isehara Station

  • Travel from Tokyo: A 600 yen one hour train from Shinjuku.

  • In brief: This is one of Tokyo’s most important pilgrimages. The views are stunning and the hike also includes a historic market town, a buddhist temple and a shinto shrine.

Beginner: 2/5 🥾🥾

Mount Takao (高尾山)

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Mount Oyama (大山)

Difficulty: Intermediate 4/5 🥾🥾🥾🥾

Altitude: 1252m

Views: Excellent view of Fuji and Tokyo!

Meeting point: Isehara Station

Travel from Tokyo: A 600 yen one hour train from Shinjuku.

In brief: This is one of Tokyo’s most important pilgrimages. The views are stunning and the hike also includes a historic market town, a buddhist temple and a shinto shrine.

  • Altitude: 599m

  • Views: Tokyo and Fuji fairly close.

  • Meeting Point: Takaosanguchi Station

  • Travel from Tokyo: Less than one hour and only 390 yen from Shinjuku.

  • In brief: Probably Tokyo’s most important pilgrimage, Mt. Takao is a very important site for Shinto Buddhism. It is beginner friendly, has stunning views and one of the best onsens in Tokyo.

Prices: 

  • PRIVATE GROUP (up to 4 people): ………………………………………………………………………………… 45,000 yen

  • PRIVATE GROUP with pick up and drop off from Tokyo/Yokohama: ………………… 55,000 yen

  • PRIVATE GROUP (more than 4): Please enquire (we may or may not need an extra guide)

  • Group trips:

    • 1 Person: 30,000 yen

    • 2 People: 16,000 yen per person

    • 3 People: 13,000 yen per person

    • 4 People: 12,500 yen per person

    • Each additional person after that: 12,500 yen

Kit list:

  • Hiking shoes.

  • Sun protection.

  • Water & snacks.

  • Warmer months: Light outdoor wear with outer shell layer.

  • Colder months: Base, mid and outer layer necessary.

  • Towel and change of clothes if planning to use an onsen.

  • Spending money for transportation, lunch and onsen.

  • Hiking poles (optional).