Tokyo · HIKING & TREKKING
The 7 hiking & trekking tours below made the cut from everything we’ve reviewed across the region. Prices, durations and one standout note on each.
Hike Mt. Takao with a private guide, visit Yakuo-in Temple, ride down by lift or cable car, and relax at a Tokyo-area onsen.
“I had an incredible hiking experience! Rie is truly an expert, especially when it comes to hiking Mt. Takao. Her English is excellent, and her deep knowledge of the mountain enriched the experience, giving me a greater appreciation of its signiRead more”
Walk Japan’s ancient Tokaido Highway from Hakone to Mishima with a private guide, cedar avenues, castle ruins, Lake Ashi, and Mt Fuji views.
“The hike was beautiful, with waterfalls and huge trees! Exactly the workout we wanted away from the crowds of tourist! Tony was funny and very experienced! I highly recommend him!!”
Hike Hakone’s historic Hachiri trail with guide Aki, Lake Ashi views, cedar roads, castle ruins, Mt Fuji, and a finish in Mishima.
“Walking the Hakone Hachiri trail with Aki wasn’t just a hike - it was a journey through centuries of Japanese history. As we traced the ancient stone-paved path that once carried samurai, merchants, and travelers between Edo and Kyoto duRead more”
Hike Hakone’s caldera rim, see Mt Fuji, eat local food, and soak in an onsen on this demanding small-group mountain tour.
“This was a great day's hike. Good views and a very interesting and patient guide. I think it's best for active families or individuals and there is uneven terrain but it was delightful day. We are glad we did the hike even though it was foggy and we couldn't see Fuji.”
Walk Japan’s Old Tokaido through Hakone forests, Lake Ashi, cedar avenues, and castle ruins with a small-group mountain guide.
“I liked the guide. He was informative and talked about the history of the old Tokaido highway he was flexible to adjust the tour to adapt to the bad weather we found on the day of the tour”
Hike Hakone’s old Tokaido trail through forest, Hatajuku, a 400-year-old teahouse, and Lake Ashi with a local mountain guide.
“With Aki as guide, my daughter and I enjoyed hiking this beautiful trail. Aki did a wonderful job giving us historical context of this trail, stopping at a village for some barley tea and traditional rice dessert for a quick rest and snack. We also stoppRead more”
Climb Mount Fuji from Tokyo with a private guide, transport, snacks, poles, and water, with the option to continue from the 7th Station to the summit.
“The one day hike up Mt Fuji is absolutely not for the faint of heart. I've done hikes that are twice the length, but the first kilometer of Fuji absolutely wrecked me. The climb will be at a constant incline of at times that felt like 60 degree angles. Read more”
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