Mt. Takao tour (great for kids)-
Joined 2024
Have the kids occupied while the adults enjoy the beautiful nature, attractions and temples of Mt. Takao. We offer not only an all inclusive guided tour in English for the adults but also a "treasure map" style game for children to enjoy with prizes that include Japanese coloring books, snacks, toys and candy. We will even teach them Japanese!
We will see the Takao Museum, ride the cable car, visit the monkey and flower park, learn about the temples and on a clear day see Mt. Fuii at the summit.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Takao San Guchi Train Statiom
- We will meet outside the ticket gates of the station. There is only one exit to this station.
Takao 599 Museum
After meeting an handing out the kid’s adventure packs we will walk to Takao 599 Museum.
Takao Cable Car
From the museum we will take the cable car up to the temples.
Takao Monkey Park and Flower Garden
From the cable car we will walk to the Monkey Park and Flower garden.
Takao’s Famous Temples
After the monkey park we will walk through the famous Takao Temples.
Mt. Takao Summit.
We will walk to the summit and hopefully see Mt. Fuji.
Return from the summit.
We will return from the summit and go to the cable car
Famous Mt Takao soba lunch
After returning from the summit you and your family can enjoy a famous Takao soba lunch. While enjoying, your host will make 10 Japanese postcards with pictures of your journey.
Ending Point
Takao San Guchi Station
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
Free Wi-Fi
.Children's Adventure Pack- Japanese coloring books, stickers, candy, toys, treasure map and stamp
Cable Car Tickets (¥1000 return p/p)
Monkey park admission (¥500 p/p)
Guided Tour by a native English speaker with Japanese culture and language lessons for kids.
.Entry/Admission - Takao 599 Museum
Entry/Admission - Takaosan Yakuo-in
Temple
Transportation Cost to and from Takao San Guchi station
Lunch
Tour Important Information
This tour involves walking but it is quite easy.
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 Dan C.
Hi I’m a friendly Australian living in Japan for 20 years. I work as a Kindergarten teacher here so I design my tours to be very Family Friendly: stress free for the parents and exciting for the kids. I particularly love to make little packs filled with goodies for the kids so they can experience what Japanese kids do. I want my guests to experience a real Japan and I love teaching Japanese to the little ones. * Children with special needs and/or mobility issues are especially welcomed. I can make accommodations and plan a tour based on their unique needs.
Reviews
Kristin S.
“Perfect guide for young families! ”
Dan brought so much energy and enthusiasm from start to finish. He was able to bring the Japanese culture to life for our 8 and 10 year old kids in the best way. Dan curated our day based off my kids personalities and we were thrilled with our tour!
Shannon S.
“Walking tour with kids ”
Dan was our guide for our second day in Japan. He was in touch and quickly responded throughout the planning phase. He was flexible with what we wanted to achieve throughout the day and suggested some great ideas. Can called the day before to check we were comfortable with the meeting point and confirm plans. Upon meeting Dan my family were completely impressed that he knew each of their names and we started on our adventure. I was able to relax and enjoy the sights without worrying about timeframes, trains or locations. Dan took charge of it all and kept the children entertained the whole way! He had a stash of games, lollies and hilarious jokes to make for an enjoyable day. Dan helped us get our Suica cards and taught us some great tips for moving around using public transport. We had a great day with Dan and he set us up for a great trip. He even checked in after our tour and gave us a tip of somewhere to visit in other cities. My children 10,8 and 4) continue to talk about the fun day we had with Dan. I wouldn’t hesitate to have Dan guide us again!
Tatiana S.
“A Wonderful Tour with Dan!”
We had an incredible experience on our tour with Dan! From the very beginning, he greeted us with a warm smile, and we immediately knew it was going to be a fantastic day. Dan was extremely engaging and interactive, answering all our questions and providing insightful explanations about Japanese culture. My son especially enjoyed learning phrases in Japanese and collecting little treats throughout the day. Dan was fantastic with kids, creating a fun and educational atmosphere for everyone. His professionalism, friendliness, and knowledge of Tokyo made the day even more special. I highly recommend this tour, especially for families—it's the perfect introduction to Tokyo and Japan that caters to both adults and children!
$350/ per group
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