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Mount Takao Hike and onsen
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Joined 2024
Why not spend a day exploring one of Tokyo's most popular mountain?
At 599m high, Takao-san is an easy hike that is particularly popular with Japanese people of all ages.
Mt. Takao also has a cable car that can carry you a good portion of the way up.
It is located in Tama, west of Tokyo, about an hour by train from Shinjuku Station.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Tokyo (23 wards)
- - I will pick you up at your hotel in Tokyo.
Takaosanguchi station
We can start the hike from Takaosanguchi Station or if you wish, take the cable car to the summit.
Summit of Mont Takao
Once arrived at the summit there is a magnificent view of Mount Fuji and also restaurants to enjoy a nice hot meal. You can also have a picnic at the top.
Yakuo-in Temple
It is a Buddhist temple founded in 744, it is dedicated to the Tengu, a guardian of the mountains with supernatural powers.
Takaosan onsen (Hot spring)
We will go down the mountain and after the hike we can relax in the onsen which is located near the station.
Drop-off at your hotel
We will take the train at Takaosanguchi station and I will take you to your hotel in Tokyo (23 wards)
Ending Point
At your hotel in Tokyo (23 wards)
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel (Tokyo 23 wards)
English speaking guide
Transportation fee 1200 yen per person for you and the guide.
Meal and drinks for you and the guide 1200 yen per person.
Onsen entrance ticket for you and the guide 1100 yen per person.
The funicular (optional) for you and the guide, 950 yen per person round trip (490 one way).
Tour Important Information
Bring comfortable shoes suitable for hiking.
You can bring something to eat.
We will travel by public transport.
Tattoos are not allowed in the onsen. If you have small tattoos, you will need to bring something to cover them with skin colored patches.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Virginie B.
Hello !
My name is Virginie, I am French and I have been living in Tokyo for 5 years. I love Japan, its food and its culture but above all I love Tokyo! I will take you to the best places in Tokyo ! The hidden gems as well as all the must see places ! The traditional Tokyo as well as the futuristic parts of the city ! I can’t wait to meet you !!
Reviews
Melissa C.
“Lovely experience!”
We had a lovely time with V and made the best out of our day and really enjoyed it! Thank you!
Ventura R.
“Japan Guide ”
It was a great experience with my guide. She was very helpful, and asked other staff around us questions in order to help me get what I needed to buy and guided me through the city showing me how the train station worked. Very helpful guide!
Juanita G.
“It was an excellent tour”
Virginie was a very good guide. She was knowlegable about the history of Japan. She took us to the most to see sites in Tokyo. The lenght of the tour was just perfect. She is very pleasant. I would recommend her to my family and friends.
$158/ per group
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