DAY HIKES · WORLDWIDE
The trails worth the early start.
The 3 tokyo hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.
Mt. Takao hike with a private guide, temple stop, optional trail difficulty, onsen soak with etiquette tips, and time for a museum.
Most Popular“Taking the cable car Hearing stories about the special relationship between the Japanese and the mountain from my wonderful guide Takeshi hiking all the way down Mount Takao sharing a local lunch with my guide”
One-day Mount Fuji trek from the 5th Station to the 7th, guided with snacks, water, trekking poles, and an optional summit push.
“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”
Samurai Guide Sho leads a Mt. Takao hike from Shinjuku: Yakuo-in Temple, summit views, tattoo-friendly onsen, and craft beer via Suica transfers.
“After the hike, we were rewarded with a beautiful view of Mt. Fuji. Visiting Yakuoin Temple together was a special experience. The samurai-themed guide fit the atmosphere of the temple very well. The explanation of prayer customs was clear and respectful. Taking photos together with Samurai Guide Sho became a great memory.”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
