Full Day Hiking Tour at Mt.Takao including Hot Spring
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30 Ratings
Hachioji
Escape the city and embark on a full day hiking tour at Mt. Takao, a popular climbing spot in the Kanto area. Enjoy breathtaking views, visit a famous temple, and relax in a hot spring.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mount Takao - Takao 599 Museum (9:05-9:30)\nAt 599m tall, Mt. Takao isn’t particularly tall, however it is filled with abundant flora and fauna and covered in hiking trails, both accessible concreted trails and wild dirt tracks far off the beaten path. First you will walk to the Takao 599 Museum where you can learn about the plants and animals that inhabit this mountain. Watch a beautiful 3D lightup showing the four seasons of Takao, and feel free to ask your guide any questions you may have.\n\nHike Mt. Takao (9:30-13:30)\nAfter the museum, you will then begin your ascent of Mt. Takao. The trails range in difficulty from easy to serious hiker so let your guide know what you prefer. On the way up, the guide will offer explanations of the wildlife you encounter, the views and the Budhhist and Shinto shrines and statues you’ll see along the way. At any point along the trail you can stop for a breather, or to have a snack and a drink.\n\nYakuo-in Temple (11:00)\nTakaosan Onsen (13:30-14:30)
What's Included
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Hiking tour
- Hot Spring Fee
- One-way cable car or lift ticket
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
Situated roughly 50 kilometers west of the city hub, Mt. Takao is hailed as the premier climbing locale in the Kanto region. In 2007, this magnificent mountain, along with Mt. Fuji, got the distinction of a Michelin three star spot and it also enjoys the status of a national park. This spot is ideal for a relaxing day trip of mountain hiking. Emperor Shomu, in 744, ordered the establishment of Yakushiji, a notable temple on the mountain, attracting numerous visitors since then. The mountain also offers one of the spectacular viewpoints of Tokyo, with the observation deck providing lush panoramic views of the Kanto Plain, dotted with towering skyscrapers at a distance. Escape the city chaos for a day and immerse yourself in this serene, spiritual environment amidst nature.
- Not recommended for children under 5 years old
- Please wear suitable clothes and footwear.
- The tour has you walk both up and down the mountain, with a chair lift or cable car ride at the end. However, if you wish to ride the cable car or chair lift both ways, you will be responsible for your own fare and that of the guide as well. The one-way fare for either mode of transportation is ¥490 for adults and ¥240 for children.
- The guide will instruct you on how to use the hot springs.
Location
Takaosanguchi Station
Takaosanguchi Station
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Vacation417714
Apr 17, 2024
Very enjoyable. Highly reccommend - Highly reccommend this tour. Our guide Keita san was fabulous. He had a wealth of knowledge about all areas we visited during the tour and was very helpful and insightful throughout. The temple ceremony was a highlight. Great way to spend a day outside of Tokyo city. Thankyou for a great day
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Jsimo39
Dec 25, 2023
Hiking and more on Mt. Takao - This is a beautiful area for hiking, easily accessed by train, and offers trails of varying degrees of difficulty, from paved to rocky, leading to vistas at the top of both Tokyo and Mt Fuji. You will see shrines and religious sites that are interesting; the area is important to those considering the historic pilgrimage from Tokyo to Mt Fuji. Our guide Mori was wonderful and knowledgeable. The hike itself was about 90 minutes to the top, but we had great weather and it wasn't crowded, so we went quickly, choosing to linger at the top and then taking the funicular down to the base area, stopping at the temples. We finished with a nice soba lunch at the base, followed by a bath and massage at the onsen by the train station. We had not been to an onsen before, so some guidelines were important to know. Mori helped us navigate all this and we were so grateful and had a wonderful day.
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Elenary3852hb
Dec 24, 2023
Great experience and tour guide! - Tatsu was a wonderful tour guide. The hike is beautiful, and his knowledge and tips made the experience even better. I highly recommend this tour!
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Freedom52586177357
Dec 7, 2023
Lovely winter day at Mount Takao with a perfect guide - We had an amazing time hiking to Mount Takao. Tatsu was such a knowledgeable and friendly guide, and really went the extra mile to make the trip tailored and personal to us.
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Adampr9215tf
Nov 23, 2023
Excellent experience and tour guide! - The whole experience from start to finish was amazing. Our guide Tatsu was nothing short of fantastic. The knowledge and tips he provided throughout the day helped make the experience even better and he was very respectful of our needs all day. The views at the summit were incredible and well worth the climb.
Highly recommend this tour!
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Renada0
Sep 13, 2023
Fantastic day outside the city - I had a fabulous day hiking Mt. Takao with my guide, Rie. The views were beautiful and we got a glimpse of Mt. Fuji! She was very knowledgeable about the area and its history. She also gave me a recommendation for a fun Monja restaurant in Tokyo that was delicious.
I would recommend this adventure if you are looking for some time in nature outside the city.
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338carleenv
Aug 29, 2023
Best Tour Ever!! - What a treat this tour was. Not only was I able to get out of the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, but I was also able to learn so much about the Mt. Takao area. My guide, Rie, was fantastic. She explained so much to me and I had such a wonderful experience. She was so friendly that I felt like I had known her forever. I highly recommend this tour. And the cherry on the top with the onsen (hot spring) was perfect!! Bring a change of clothes for the onsen abs you will leave feeling refreshed and invigorated. I can’t wait to do it again.
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Damon_a
Aug 27, 2023
Perfect Hike near Tokyo - Just a great experience hiking with Yumi. Loved the views from the top and the nature trail along the river.
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Dejvie_w
Jul 16, 2023
A Breathtaking Adventure to Mt. Katao! - Our hiking to the peak of Mt. Katao was nothing short of spectacular, seamlessly planned and executed by our wonderful guide, Rie.
The route (one of several) up to mt takao was filled with beautiful scenery but at the same time peaceful and exciting.
After the hike up to mt takao we had a delicious meal at one of the local soba-restaurants. Highly recommended 👍
To round of the day we took a well deserved bath at the hot springs close to the station.
All in all, very enjoyable experience and Rie was a fantastic guide! :)
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Bishrel_b
Nov 5, 2023
Not worth it. Better to... - 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.
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