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Mt. Takao: temples, singes & cascades zen !
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Joined 2025
Obtenez la protection des Tengus au cours d'une balade pour tout âge, au milieu d'une forêt multi-centenaire abritant singes et écureuils volants, à seulement 1h de Tokyo !
Un parcours agrémenté de cascades utilisé par les moines pour méditer.
Le Mt. Takao est facile à grimper et nécessite seulement d'avoir des chaussures confortables, et si la météo joue en votre faveur, le Mt. Fuji est visible du sommet !
En prime, la vieille ville offre une cuisine plus traditionnelle que la capitale.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
À votre hôtel
- Sur demande, nous pouvons convenir d'un autre point de rencontre dans Tokyo.
Arrivée au pied du mont Takao (gare de TakaoSanGuchi)
Nous marcherons à travers la vieille ville en direction du musée
Musée du mont Takao (entrée gratuite)
Nous découvrons les animaux et les plantes typiques de la région
(comme les écureuils volants).
Déjeuner dans un restaurant local
La spécialité locale est à base de nouilles de sarrasin (soba) accompagnées de beignets de crevettes et de légumes (tempura).
Comptez 1000 JPY ≈ 6 EUR par personne.
Début de l'ascension du mont Takao
Accrochez-vous, nous prenons le funiculaire le plus pentu du Japon avec un angle de 31° !
Entrée dans la forêt
Arbre multi centenaires et pieuvre portant chance pour quiconque la frotte !
(Facultatif) Le parc aux singes
Admirez de près les célèbres singes du Japon dans leur refuge !
Adulte : 500 JPY ≈ environ 3 EUR
Enfant : 250 JPY ≈ environ 1,5 EUR
(Facultatif) L'escalier de 108 marches !
Une marche pour chaque désir terrestre dans le bouddhisme !
Mais rassurez-vous, si vous n'avez pas besoin de purification, il existe un raccourci pour les plus 'sages' d'entre nous :)
Pause dessert : des dango au sésame !
Les dango sont des desserts japonais traditionnels à base de riz gluant et de sésame, enrobées d'une sauce sucrée ou salée.
Idéal pour reprendre des forces !
Visite du temple des Tengu
Le "Yakuo-In Yuki-ji" est un temple vieux de 1200 ans dédié aux Tengu (messagers divins à bec de Corbeau ou très long nez, protectrices du mont Takao).
On peut déjà apercevoir Tokyo au loin.
(Facultatif) Grimper jusqu'au sommet !
C'est la partie la plus difficile du sentier : 30 minutes d'escaliers pour atteindre le sommet.
La récompense ? Un panorama époustouflant sur les montagnes japonaises…
Et par temps clair, la possibilité d'apercevoir le mont Fuji !
(Facultatif) Retour par la forêt et le pont suspendu
Pour le retour, nous pouvons prendre un autre chemin. Celui-ci implique de s’enfoncer davantage dans la forêt et de traverser un pont suspendu. La nature à l'état pur, mais attention, le chemin peut être boueux par endroits.
(Facultatif) Cascade de méditation des moines
Nous pouvons faire un court détour pour voir la cascade de JataKi,
toujours utilisée de nos jours par des moines bouddhistes pour s'entraîner à la méditation.
Shopping dans la vieille ville
En retournant à la gare, vous pourrez vous arrêter pour acheter quelques souvenirs. L'endroit est réputé pour ses nombreux biscuits.
Retour en train vers Shinjuku (Tokyo).
Retour à votre hotel
Si cela vous intéresse, nous pouvons également nous arrêter à Shinjuku pour visiter un peu et dîner avant de retourner à votre hôtel.
Ending Point
À votre hôtel ou n'importe où à Tokyo
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
Guide parlant anglais, français et japonais
Anecdotes variées sur l'histoire des lieux visités
Prise en charge depuis et jusqu'à votre hôtel
Train pour vous et le guide : 860 JPY ≈ 5 EUR par personne.
Repas et boissons pour vous et le guide : 1 500 JPY ≈ 10 EUR p.p.
Funiculaire pour vous et le guide : 950 JPY ≈ 6 EUR p.p.
(Fac.) Parc aux singes pour vous et le guide : 500 JPY ≈ 3 EUR p.p.
Tour Important Information
* Cette excursion implique beaucoup de marche, chaussures confortables conseillées.
* Veuillez m'informer à l'avance de toute allergie alimentaire.
Important message from the supplier
I am unable to make bookings for customers (e.g. chartered taxi / accommodation....), but I can provide guidance and end my tour at a specific location upon request.
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 2025
About Tour Guide Hardy M.
Being a former student and staff member of the University of Tokyo,
I have a natural ability to communicate with people from all corners of the world.
Regardless of whether you prefer to speak English, French, or Globish with me !
I have practiced Aikido, Iaido (Katana), and Kyudo (Bow) martial arts, and I have also worked on the restoration of Japanese armor. Therefore, I am well-versed in the art of war in ancient Japan.
But my passion for history goes further, and during my guided tours, I will share various anecdotes that will bring ancient Japan to life for you !
I'm also a huge fan of old Japanese video games, especially RPGs, so if you want a true otaku experience, follow me to Nakano Broadway and Akihabara!
If you're interested in arranging a tour that's tailored to your preferences, feel free to send me a message !
Reviews
Nick B.
“Excellent, interesting and informative guide that made our trip exceptional.”
Hardy was the perfect guide for our time in Narita and Tokyo. His suggestions were great and made our trip memorable. He was extremely helpful when the ATM at the 7-11 didn’t give the Japanese Yen purchased. He solved this issue quickly and we carried on. He asked about our interests and individualized the itinerary. He’s easy going and his English is excellent. We highly recommend for a stress free holiday in Tokyo.
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Hardy M.
Thank you very much; I also really enjoyed the time we spent together. I hope you won't run into any more issues with an ATM; to be honest, it was the first time I’d ever used an ATM’s emergency phone, and I was just as relieved as you were to be able to resolve the situation quickly :) I wish you all the best for the rest of your journey in Japan !
Todor Z.
“Fantastic first day in Japan ”
We had an incredible time on the Special Harajuku & Lucky Cat Temple Tour with Hardy M. The 9-hour tour was well-paced, engaging, and packed with wonderful sights in Tokyo. Hardy was a fantastic guide—knowledgeable, friendly, and very attentive to our group. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a unique and memorable tour experience!
Hardy M.
Thank you for those kind words, It was a pleasure to show you the Lucky Cat Temple! Unfortunately, people tend to avoid it because it’s off the beaten path, I would really love to be able to bring more people there ! So, if anyone wishes to see the "lucky cat temple", please message me ◝(ᵔᗜᵔ)◜
Yelena R.
“Easy going and very knowledgeable ”
We really enjoyed our time with Hardy, he met us at the hotel and discussed the day. He knows a lot about the culture, history and spots to see. Recommend him.
Hardy M.
Thank you very much; I am happy that you enjoyed the Japanese "omikoshi" festival with the Shinto priest's blessing. It is a rare spectacle that I have found for this day with you.
$202/ per group
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Mt. Takao: temples, monkeys & waterfall
Get the Tengu's protection with an easy forest trail just 1h from Tokyo! The temple devoted to those deities, is surrounded by centuries-old trees, home of flying squirrels and monkeys. With along the way waterfalls still in use by monks for meditation. Mt. Takao hiking is relatively easy and only requires comfortable shoes, and if the weather is favorable, Mt. Fuji can be seen at the submit! And in the old town, restaurants and snacks offer a different taste than the capital.
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