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Tokyo’s best days out.
The 4 most popular hiking & trekking in Tokyo, from the famous to the underrated. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and who runs it.
Hike Mt. Takao with a private guide, choose your trail pace, pray at a 1000-year temple, and soak in an onsen to finish the day.
Most Popular“My most memorable part of the trip was reaching the top of Mt Takao and viewing Mt Fuji from there. Our guide, Hiroko was so kind to help and answer questions regarding the history of not only Mt Takao but the surrounding area.”
A private, early-morning guided climb from Mt Fuji’s 5th Station to 7th, with optional summit push, hotel pickup, gear, snacks, and oxygen.
“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”
Samurai Guide Sho leads you from Shinjuku to Mt. Takao for a training hike, Yakuo-in Temple sweets, and tattoo-friendly onsen with Suica help.
“The train guidance from Shinjuku to Mt. Takao was very clear and smooth. Samurai Guide Sho made every transfer easy, so l never felt lost. During the hike, he adjusted the pace for everyone, which made the climb comfortable. The route felt well planned and stress-free. Returning to Shinjuku was also smooth and reassuring.”
Cable car to the summit of Mount Takao plus macaques, bridges, temples, and Fuji views from Tokyo’s backyard for $170.
“A good walk to the top, however due to overcast conditions no view of Mount Fuji. Some of the alternative trails were closed off. The guide was very helpful and accommodating.”
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