Hakone Caldera Outer Rim Traverse: Onsen Hiking Tour with Breathtaking Panoramic Views

Embark on a breathtaking onsen hiking tour in Hakone Caldera Outer Rim Traverse. Enjoy panoramic views, traverse the outer rim, and relax in an onsen after a 4-5 hour hike.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sengokuhara - You will hike up the mountains in the outer rim of Hakone caldera. We will reach the trailhead by taxi and start the hike from around 700metre above sea level. The temperature is generally lower in the mountain this level.
What's Included
  • Nationally Certified Professional Guide
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to the trailhead
  • Lunch for your group
  • Onsen fee
Additional Information

This tour involves 4-5 hour hiking in Hakone (about 8-9km) and you need to be fit to complete it. You will traverse the outer rim of Hakone caldera and enjoy lunch and onsen in this experience.
The 90-min ascent up to the mountain top has an elevation gain of 500 meter. Then the 2.5 hour ridge walk gives you a panoramic view of Hakone area (. As you…

Location
Hakone-Yumoto Station
The guide will be wearing a blue backpack and a white cap with Coconuts Hike Japan logo, waiting for you at the train exit (there is only ticket exit in Hakone Yumoto Station).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Stevegc6687si
Feb 7, 2026
Great day escaping Tokyo!! - Aki was an amazing tour guide! We had a very large group of 8 people and he accommodated us super well. Our group had varying fitness levels, so I will have to come back for the full hike. I would highly recommend this hike with Aki, it is a great escape from the city and really has amazing views. We got a great view of Fuji. Best of all was a surprise Aki made for us on the hike. See you again soon!
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Lijingxuan228
Dec 17, 2025
A great experience - Mr. Akihiro was very friendly throughout the trip and would also actively help us take pictures. The coffee he cooked during the break was also good to drink, the overall experience was very pleasant, and next time I have a chance to come again.
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K1546xxbrookel
Nov 28, 2025
Perfect ending to Japan trip - We did this tour on the last day of our Japan trip and it was a perfect ending! So nice to get away from the crowds and into nature. Akihiro was super knowledgeable of the area. He planned a great route and took amazing photos throughout. Highly recommend this tour!
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Williamyu9203zj
Nov 1, 2025
A fun day trip to incorporate into your Japan adventures - Aki was a great guide! We had a lovely hike in middle to late October. While we didn't get visibility the day of of our hike, Aki offered us a few options for routes and we still enjoyed the hike he selected for the day as it was very quiet and it was practically as if the trails were fully just for us that day. We enjoyed the soba lunch spot he took us too as well as the onsen for relaxing post hike. Many thanks to Aki - he was a wonderful guide full of deep knowledge around the surrounding plants and animals to the trail. There were many steps to this hike - just something to be aware of!
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I1614hp_
Apr 27, 2025
Wonderful Hiking - It was wonderful hiking experience for us. Akihiro was very friendly, welcoming and well-organized. Strongly recommended!
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V1412ltchristopherg
Apr 6, 2025
Excellent views on a quiet trail. - This was a moderately challenging but incredibly beautiful hike along the ridge of the Hakone caldera. The views of the surrounding countryside were incredible, and the views of mount Fuji were superb even with the clouds. Akihiro was a wonderful guide who knew a lot about the surrounding woods. He chose a trail that was almost entirely empty of other hikers even on a busy day. He was very good at tailoring pickup and dropoff at the beginning and end of the tour to each traveler's specific travel plans. If you enjoy a moderate challenge and want a guide for an excellent hike in a beautiful region, this trip is perfect.
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Craigc767
Apr 3, 2025
Walk trail of Samurai - Giving it was raining the guide and I decided to change hike to another he runs along the Hachiri road through Hakone mountains. It is the road Samurai clans took through mountains from Kyoto to Tokyo during edo period. Interesting hike and the guide Akihiro was very knowledgeable about the history.
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Ferpise
Jan 2, 2025
Beautiful views. Worth the effort - Aki is a great hiking guide, he takes great care of you at all times, he is very patient and takes pictures of you all along the way. We had an amazing day with ideal views.
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Alec
Nov 19, 2024
Great Trip - Aki was a great guide and so knowledgable. We had cloudy weather so didn’t get to see Mt Fuji, but some of the views of Lake Ashi and the surrounding towns were amazing.
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U3362tkmonah
Sep 28, 2024
One Day Tour Hakone - The views and the guide were amazing!! We hiked on Mt. Kintoki, had a nice time and lunch on the summit and went afterwards towards Hakone. We made interesting stops at Owakudani ("sulfur mountain"), the pretty Hakone Shrine with a Tori at the lake Ashi and saw a pirate ship sailing in Lake Ashi. We then stopped at the traditional teahouse "Amasake", which is located at the "old" path between Kyoto and Edo/Tokyo. Definitely recommend!! And as a nice, relaxing finale, we went to an onsen. We had a great day (:
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From $126
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).