Tokyo · HIKING & TREKKING
12 reviewed
The shortlist we would hand a friend: 12 hiking & trekking tours worth booking, each with its price, its reader verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Full-day Mt. Takao hike with a private guide, temple stops, hot-spring soak at Takaosan Gokurakuyu, plus Takao 599 Museum.
“Not worth it. Better to do it alone. Going to the mountain just consists of taking a train and going up the trail is easy to navigate.”
Hike Hakone Hachiri on the old Tokaido: a tea-house stop, Lake Ashi lunch, cedar-lined roads, and checkpoint history.
“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’s Edo-era Hakone Hachiri heritage route: cedar-lined trails, Lake Ashi torii views, castle ruins, and Mishima shrines.
“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!”
Hike Hakone’s outer caldera rim for Fuji views and seasonal scenery, then cool down with lunch and an indoor-outdoor onsen by Togendai.
“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 the Hakone Hachiri old Tokaido route with Mt Fuji views when clear, cedar avenues, checkpoints, and a 400-year amasake stop.
“Our guide Aki was great! Very knowledgeable and was able to be flexible with changing conditions and still provide a great trip. Super fun hiking.”
Private half-day Mt. Fuji hike with lakes, shrine, lava cave, Jukai forest, and Yoshida udon, plus matcha in a garden.
“We love the contact with nature and our tour guide was great, he was patient and even spent more time with us than the time alloted for the tour. He even bring us coffee, chocolate and snacks.”
Half-day Hakone hike on the old Tokaido: cobblestones, Hatajuku village, a 400-year amasake tea house, and Lake Ashi Fuji views.
“Akihiro our guide, was so knowledgeable, it was really enjoyable to learn about the area and, the Edo era road connecting Tokyo and Kyoto: Tokaido. The scenery was beautiful. Also we really enjoyed the tea house we stopped at anRead more”
Guided 1-day Mount Fuji trek from 5th Station to 7th, optional summit, with early hotel pickup, snacks, gear, and fees to plan.
“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”
Private 6-hour Kamakura hike with a government-licensed guide: Daibutsu Trail, Zen temples, Great Buddha and Enoshima.
“We spent more than half a day with Shinji Komiyama and found him to be knowledgeable and very friendly. Would recommend him highly.”
Walk Kamakura’s Daibutsu Trail with a licensed local guide, hit Great Buddha and Zen temples, and get a personalized hiking plan.
“We had a wonderful day with Shingi our guide! He led us to the most beautiful shrines, the great Budda, provided great insights and developed for us an outstanding hike! He also had great tips, including doing a Matcha tea ceremony! Highly recommended day trip! Shingi was terrific!”
Private hike to Mt. Ishiwari from Yamanakako with Mt. Fuji views, shrine rock myth, provided gear, and udon lunch in Fujiyoshida.
“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 small-group Mt. Takao hike with Samurai Guide Sho: Shinjuku train help, waterfall trail, Yakuo-in Temple, then tattoo-friendly onsen and craft beer.
“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.”
