Experience Mt. Takao: Tokyo's Premier Scenic Ascent

Suitable for families, couples, guests with tattoos, travelers unsure about train travel or Mt. Takao routes, and first-time and active hikers. Samurai Guide Sho, a former JR Chuo Line conductor who worked on trains for 22 years, guides up to six passengers round trip from Shinjuku to Mt. Takao by ...

• Shinjuku Southern Terrace
• Mt. Takaosan Hiking Course
• Mt. Takao
• Takaosan Yakuo-in Yuki-ji Temple
• Mt. Takao, Monkey zoo, Wild Grass Garden
• Takaotozan Cable Car
• Mt. Takao
• Suica's Penguin Park

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Optional paid add-ons can be decided on the day based on your group’s fitness, weather, mood, crowds, and what is open., Lift or cable car fare (optional): Adult ¥490 one way / Child age 9–11 ¥250 one way., Yakuoin Goma fire ritual: optional and only if timing allows. It is a Buddhist prayer ritual with chanting in front of sacred fire. The prayer fee is approx. ¥3,000., Monkey Park admission is optional. Adult approx. ¥500–¥700; child age 9–12 approx. ¥250–¥350., This tour is independently operated and is not affiliated with JR East., The round-trip train fare, including Green Car, is approx. ¥3,800 for adults and approx. ¥2,900 for children age 9–11. Please have enough balance on your Suica card or bring extra cash., A physical Suica or PASMO card is recommended for a smoother Green Car experience. If you use only Suica in Apple Wallet, you cannot purchase a Suica Green Car ticket, so you will need to buy a paper Green Car ticket with cash. This costs ¥260 more than the Suica Green Car fare., If you are not sure how to top up your Suica card, I will guide you at the start of the tour., The Green Car has seat tables, drink holders, power outlets, a restroom, and trash bins, so you can enjoy your own snacks or drinks on board, and it is also convenient for charging your phone or other devices., After arriving at the nearest station to Mt. Takao, you can buy drinks or light food before the hike. You can also withdraw cash at a bank ATM or store your luggage in coin lockers., Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Depending on your group’s fitness level, the weather, and crowd conditions, the tour may include hiking on mountain trails., Rain gear is needed in wet weather, warm clothing is needed in colder seasons, and heatstroke prevention is needed in hot weather., The tour operates in light rain. In severe weather, on very hot summer days, or when trail conditions are poor, the itinerary may be adjusted for safety and heatstroke prevention by combining hiking routes, the cable car, the chairlift, or other easier options., Food stops and optional visits on the mountain may be changed or skipped depending on weather, shop opening conditions, and crowd levels., When the cable car or chairlift is crowded, we may walk instead. The uphill hike takes about 1.5 hours, and the downhill walk takes about 30 to 40 minutes., Bathing facilities after the hike are optional. The choice depends on your group’s interests, tattoos, ages, and facility availability., The standard option is a natural hot spring at the foot of Mt. Takao. Guests with tattoos cannot use this facility., For guests with tattoos, a tattoo-friendly bathing and sauna facility can be arranged. Guests aged 20 and over can also enjoy craft beer at the facility., For guests with tattoos traveling with children, a tattoo-friendly local public bath with an open-air bath can be arranged. A short taxi or bus ride may be used if needed., Bathing facility fees and related local transport are usually about ¥1,000–¥2,000 per person. Towels can also be arranged at the bathing facilities., You can also skip the spa entirely., If you have dietary restrictions, please contact me before or at the time of booking. Availability of suitable options depends on the details., Guests with strict dietary restrictions are recommended to bring their own safe food., Payments during the tour, such as at shops, hot springs, and for craft beer, can often be made by credit card or IC card, such as Suica. Some places, such as small shops at Yakuo-in Temple, accept cash only., Alcohol is available only to guests aged 20 and over., As this tour includes hiking, every reasonable effort will be made to ensure safety. Participants are also asked to take responsibility for their own health and safety., The organizer is not responsible for illness, injury, or loss or damage of personal belongings during the tour., The tour may be terminated without refund in case of disruptive behavior.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Destinations within approximately 1.5 hours or 50km one-way from central Tokyo may include: Mt. Takao – A scenic mountain escape with forest trails, a historic temple, and panoramic views. Perfect for light hiking and cultural discovery. Kamakura – A charming coastal town with ancient temples, the G...

• Tokyo
• Takaotozan Cable Car
• Takaosan Yakuo-in Yuki-ji Temple
• Mt. Takao
• Takaotozan Cable Car
• Tokyo

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.