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Full Day Hiking Tour at Mt.Takao including Hot Spring
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35 Ratings
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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
- Mt. Takao - Mt. Takao is the most popular climbing spot in the Kanto area, located about 50 kilometers west of the city center. It is a wonderful mountain, designated as Michelin three star spot along with Mt. Fuji in 2007, and it’s a national park where you can leisurely enjoy mountain hiking even on a day trip. The mountain has been especially important to Japanese since 744, when Emperor Shomu commanded the creation of Yakushiji, a famous temple, and thereby encouraged followers to come to the mountain. Known as one of Tokyo’s best outlooks, the view from the observation deck is of a big panorama overlooking the Kanto Plain, with skyscrapers in the distance. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city for a rejuvinating day where you’ll connect with nature in a spiritual setting.
- Takaosan Yakuo-in Yuki-ji Temple - Mt.Takao is considered a sacred mountain and has been a place of worship for over 1000 years. On the way up the mountain you’ll pass through the Yakuo-in Temple where you can pray to Shinto-Buddhist mountain gods (tengu) for good fortune.
- Mt. Takaosan Hiking Course - 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.
- Keio Takaosan Onsen Gokurakuyu - Descend the mountain either on foot or by cable car or chairlift (the chairlift has no safety bar so be prepared to hold on tightly!). Then ease your tired muscles in a relaxing hot spring. Experience seasonal pools such as the pink “sakura bath”, as well as several outdoor hot pools. If you have time after the onsen, the guide will show you around the town. You can see all the nostalgic old shops and hidden temples. Please note that the person with tattoos are not allowed to bathe in the hot springs.
- Takao 599 Museum - At 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.
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
4.9
(35 Ratings)
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Jessliona
Jul 23, 2024
Self-Care Heaven - Absolutely the best experience for rejuvenating a worn-out soul—stunning mountain views, majestic cedar trees, splendid butterflies, a sublime Buddhist ceremony, refreshing soba noodles, finished with a cleansing trip to the onsen, conveniently tucked into Takaosanguchi station.
And, of course, the cherry on top is the company of an amazing guide. If you are matched with Keita, get excited, because you are in the best hands. This spirited young fellow went up and beyond the call of duty to make sure I was taken care of—hydrated, rested, safe, and satisfied. So chivalrous! We laughed our way up and down the mountain, exchanging stories and reflections on Japan, nature, the human experience, and world history. Would happily redo this tour every time I’m in Tokyo!
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Suresh_n
Jun 23, 2024
Brilliant trip to Mt Takao - Had a great day! Very nice trek to reach the summit of Mt Takao. Moderate difficulty. From the summit managed to sight Mt Fuji. This was great as we had been on the Mt Fuji trip the day before and were disappointed that we couldn't see it due to cloud cover. Our guide Keita Mizuki was a gem. Very easy going and patient in allowing time to trek at our speed.He was also full of interesting stories of the place and Japan. Took us to a nice place where we had a wonderful japanese lunch. Keita also knows two or three very famous people. Do ask him if you get a chance!
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Fearless288191
May 26, 2024
Very memorable day! - Our family of four (kids 7 and 9) had a great day enjoying this special mountain retreat with Keita. He was a patient guide and made sure we got to see attractions that we would have missed otherwise. He went above expectations and accommodated our requests and needs. We're so glad we did this tour!
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Yoninade
May 22, 2024
Your lucky with Yuki as Guide - We had a great time with Yuki. We are 2 Couples (35 bis 38 Years) that traveled the first time to Japan. Friends recommended Mt. Takao for a Daytrip. We were so lucky to have Yuki as our Guide. She picked us up from the station, asked us questions and made a trip that suited us. Couldnt asked for more.
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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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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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