DAY HIKES · WORLDWIDE
The trails worth the early start.
The 6 hakone hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.
Hakone Hachiri hike blends Tokaido history, a rare Amazake teahouse visit, cedar avenues, checkpoint lore, and Lake Ashi views near Mt Fuji.
Most Popular“Wonderful guide, great history! This was a great day. We went in the rain and Tony was commicative and happy to change things a bit to account for some terrible weather. It was a great day with a moderate hike over stones. Bring sturdy comfy shoes!”
Hike Japan Heritage Hakone Hachiri with a certified guide, see Lake Ashi, cedar roads, Edo checkpoints, and finish in Mishima.
“Walking the Hakone Hachiri trail with Aki wasn’t just a hike - it was a journey through centuries of Japanese history. As we traced the ancient stone-paved path that once carried samurai, merchants, and travelers between Edo and Kyoto duRead more”
Hakone outer rim hike with ridge views of Mt Fuji when clear, then lunch and an indoor-outdoor onsen. Small group, fit-only.
“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 Hakone Hachiri on the old Tokaido route with a mountain guide, amasake at a 400-year teahouse, and Lake Ashi views.
“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.”
Hike Hakone Hachiri on the old Tokaido, visit Hatajuku and a 400-year teahouse, then reach Lake Ashi for possible Mt Fuji.
“My 16 year old son and I did this tour. It was so fantastic. Our guide was such a gem. He had studied in Seattle so his English was excellent. He was so knowledgeable about the area and history. We had a wonderful moment when the locaRead more”
Hike an 8-mile Old Tokaido stretch in Hakone, with cedar avenue, Lake Ashi, castle ruins, and a finish in Mishima. Private English guide.
“The whole experience was delightful. Tony was very informative and chatty. loved the personal touches on this tour, from pick up in his personal car to the first drop point, to the tea and chocolates at the final stop, everything was thoughtful and experiences a delight. The proprietor at the teahouse was amazing, and Tony…”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
