Top Hakone Hiking

Hakone is surrounded by steep mountains. A popular tour is hiking in one of the mountains. However, what guests would probably do is to watch their steps most of the time not to fall down or off the trails. Instead, the tour I'm offering is to walk around relatively flat areas so the guests can spend more time to look around to appreciate the nature in Hakone with proper introduction by the guide. As Hakone is in the national park, there are areas where guests are not allowed to approach for the protection of the nature. We will use compact binoculars from time to time during the tour to get clearer views of wild birds or far off spots. Guests will meet wild flowers, insects, or wild birds, some of which are unique in Hakone or Japan, and, if lucky, we may spot wild mammals such as deer, wild boars, raccoon dogs. Hakone never ceases to make me wonder. Let's enjoy the nature in Hakone together!

Join us for a private hiking tour on the rim of the spectacular Hakone caldera. The hike begins beside ancient statues on the cobblestones of the Old Tokaido Road where travelers walked between Kyoto and Tokyo four hundred years ago. The trail then descends into lush cypress forests and climbs to vista points with magnificent views of Mt Fuji and Lake Ashi. You'll gaze across picturesque countryside landscapes into the volcanic valley at the heart of Hakone. Hike at your own pace on trails that are truly hidden gems. We provide a light backpack, snacks and drinks, so you can just show up and experience the outdoors without needing to pack anything other than your hat and shoes. You'll also enjoy the comfort and convenience of pick up and drop off at the Moto-Hakone Port Building (a major bus terminal) in our private 8-seat minivan. Let our native English-speaking local guide help you get off the beaten path and discover the incredible natural beauty and intriguing history of Hakone.

This tour involves 4-5 hour hiking in Hakone (about 8-9km) and you need to be fit to complete it. You will traverse the outer rim of Hakone caldera and enjoy lunch and onsen in this experience. The 90-min ascent up to the mountain top has an elevation gain of 500 meter. Then the 2.5 hour ridge walk gives you a panoramic view of Hakone area (. As you walk through the bamboo field, you will hear the birds singing and see sakura in spring, red leaves in autumn and step on the powdered snow in deep winter. After the ridge walk, you will go down the mountain in 30 minutes and reach Sengokuhara. Then lunch at local Japanese restaurant. Onsen follows for relaxation. If the weather is good, you can see Mt Fuji most of the time while you are on the ridge walk. Even when Mt Fuji is hiding behind the clouds, you still have a view of Miyagino and Sengokuhara in this traverse mountain hike. We go by chartered taxi to the trailhead. Transportation cost is not included in the tour price.

You will hike around 8km in this trip and visit Lake Ashi, the Hachiri heritage path, Yamanaka Castle Ruins, Genbe River. The transportation between the sites is either on foot or by local bus. The guide will give you background of this historical part of Japan. You will traverse the Hakone Mountain like Edo period travellers and see Mt Fuji from different angles while you walk if weather permits. Hakone Hachiri is a Japan Heritage where you can experience how people traveled during Edo period (17-19th century). It is a part of the Old Tokaido Highway including the steep slope of Hakone mountains. Our Hakone Hachiri tour starts from Hakone Yumoto. We take the bus to visit Amasake Tea House and walk on the cobble stone path to Lake Ashi where we will see the admirable view of the lake, Mt Fuji and the Torii gate of Hakone Shrine. After lunch by the lake, we take a bus to skip the temporally closed part and then resume the walk towards Mishima. Mishima Station is our ending point.

Join us for a private hiking tour on the rim of the spectacular Hakone caldera. We begin the hike in lush cypress forests and climb to vista points with magnificent views of Mt Fuji and Lake Ashi. You'll gaze across picturesque countryside landscapes into the steaming volcanic valley at the heart of Hakone. Hike at your own pace on trails that are truly hidden gems. Our route includes a section of the cobblestone-paved Old Tokaido Road where travelers walked between Kyoto and Tokyo four hundred years ago. We provide a light backpack, snacks and drinks, so you can just show up and experience the outdoors without needing to pack anything other than your hat and shoes. You'll also enjoy the comfort and convenience of pick up and drop off at the Moto Hakone Port Building (a major bus terminal) in our private 8-seat minivan. Let our native English-speaking local guide help you get off the beaten path and discover the incredible natural beauty and intriguing history of Hakone.