TOKYO
The Tokyo shortlist.
The 11 most popular hiking & trekking in Tokyo right now. Here is what each one costs, how long it takes, and who actually runs it, so you can pick the one worth a day and book it.
Hakone Hachiri hike: Amazake Chaya tea, Cedar Avenue, Hakone checkpoints, Lake Ashi torii lunch, and Yamanaka Castle views.
Most Popular“Tony was an excellent guide. I HIGHLY recommend him! His knowledge of history is on point and he made the hike absolutely the best!! Prepare yourself for fantastic views, a history lesson, and so many memories on this trip!! I will advise this hike every time!!! 5/5 stars for Tony!!!”
Hike Japan Heritage Hakone Hachiri with a certified mountain guide, tracing the Old Tokaido route from Hakone to Mishima with Fuji views.
“This was a really great tour! Aki is so knowledgeable about the history and area it really was a great tour! Would definitely recommend doing this!”
Hakone outer-rim hike with Mt Marudake ridge views and Togendai onsen. Small group guided navigation, 7–8 hours.
“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.”
Hike Japan’s Hakone Hachiri on the old Tokaido trail from Hakone Yumoto to Mishima, with 400-year amasake and Mt Fuji views.
“A truly wonderful experience! Well planned day and the perfect combination of hiking and history. Our guide was informative, extremely thoughtful, kind (carried my mother’s bag for her) and very flexible in changing plans due to our group’s preferred slower pace. Stopped at a local teahouse which was special. Additionally the pre trip communication was…”
Private guided Mt. Fuji nature and culture hike from Kawaguchiko: shrine, quieter lakes, Aokigahara, a lava cave, views, local food, matcha.
“We were picked up at our hotel then taken to a great vista point by the lake to see Mt Fuji before going to the hiking area where we first checked out a lava cave, then hiked up to see a great view of the tallest mountains in Japan as well as a breathtaking view…”
Half-day Hakone Hachiri hike: preserved cobblestones, Hatajuku crafts, a 400-year teahouse amasake, and Lake Ashi Mt Fuji views.
“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”
A private 6-hour hike linking Kamakura’s Great Buddha and Zen temples, guided by a licensed pro along the scenic Daibutsu Trail.
“We enjoyed our day with Seizo. Even though the weather was very hot, Seizo made sure that we were able to do and see everything we wanted to without getting too hot.”
A private Mt. Fuji hiking adventure from Fujiyoshida with 400+ stairs, Ishiwari Shrine luck rock, and Yoshida udon lunch.
“Yuki is an amazing tour guide and very sweet. We got lucky with a clear and Sunny day to view Mt Fuji. Highly recommend taking his trekking trip.”
A private, English-speaking hike around Lake Kawaguchi with flexible route options, included gear, and a real shot at clear Mt. Fuji views.
“We loved every minute with Ryo. He’s very knowledgable, kind and nice. He also gave us options between different hikes we could choose of. So he’s very flexible and always up for another request. We definetly recommend him and would ask him again to be our guide.”
Hike Hakone’s Old Tōkaidō route in a small group, stop at the 400-year amasake teahouse, and aim for Lake Ashi and Mt Fuji.
“Aki was very knowledgable about nd a great guide. We learnt a lot about the history of the area and got a good walking workout as well!”
Hike Mount Takao from Shinjuku with an English guide, cable car to halfway, monkeys, bridges, temples, and Fuji views.
“The mountain was a great uphill walk and on the day we were there we got an excellent view of Mount Fuji from the top. Our guide, Jeff, was friendly and had a good knowledge of the mountain and various sites of Japanese cultural significance along the walk. Jeff also joined us for lunch which…”
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