Visit Mt. Takao on a full-day hiking tour from Takaosanguchi Station in Hachiōji, Tokyo. With a private guide just for your group, you’ll first visit the Takao 599 Museum to learn about the nature and wildlife that abounds on the mountain. Then, you’ll buckle up your boots for a hike along the trails to the summit, where Mt. Fuji can be seen on a clear day. The route back down includes a stop at an onsen for a relaxing soak in the Japanese hot springs.
Enjoy a satisfying mountain hike and be back in Tokyo in time for dinner
Choose a challenging or a less-strenuous trail, depending on your fitness
Hear stories about the sacred mountain and Emperor Shōmu as you walk
Learn about onsen etiquette and how to use the hot springs from your guide
What's Included
Local guide
Private tour
Hot Spring Fee
Hiking tour
One-way cable car or lift ticket
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Takaosanguchi Station
2241 Takaomachi, Hachioji, Tokyo 193-0844, Japan
Takaosanguchi Station
Start time
09:00 AM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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5.0
29 reviews
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Dear Bishrel
Thank you for your review. I would like to express our gratitude for joining the tour despite the bad weather, and I apologize for not meeting your expectations.
We value your feedback and would like to use it to improve our tours and consider the option for bad weather day.
Best regards,
Takeshi
Perfect Hike near Tokyo
Damon_A, Aug 2023
Just a great experience hiking with Yumi. Loved the views from the top and the nature trail along the river.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Dear Valued Customers,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the hike and the beautiful views with Yumi. We look forward to having you on another adventure soon!
Regards,
Mariko
Mt Takao - Magnificent!!!!
Robert_R, Mar 2023
My most memorable part of the trip was reaching the top of Mt Takao and viewing Mt Fuji from there. Our guide, Hiroko was so kind to help and answer questions regarding the history of not only Mt Takao but the surrounding area.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you so much for joining the tour and posting an excellent review! We're so happy to hear that you could see the view of Mt Fuji at the top of Mt.Takao and enjoyed the tour with Hiroko. We appreciate your participation so much and when you have the chance to travel Japan again, we will be happy to host you anywhere at any time.
Best regards,
Misaki
Winter Trip
Cicely_T, Feb 2023
Great guide; very knowledgeable and patient with us as we hike and take our time. Highly recommend him for Mt. Takao and other Tokyo locations.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Thank you so much for joining the tour and posting an excellent review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the Mt.Takao tour with Tatsuaki. We appreciate your participation so much and when you have the chance to travel Japan again, we will be happy to host you anywhere at any time.
Best regards,
Misaki
From $117.66
Price varies by group size
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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