The 6 Mount Takao Hiking Trips from Tokyo That Earn Their Price

1.Mt Takao Tour with Ramen and Tattoo-Okay Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 8 hours · from $120Our pick

Join Jordan of Irie Tokyo Tours for an eight-hour escape from central Tokyo to Mt. Takao. Ride the cable car or chair lift, visit monkeys and shrines, hike to Fuji viewpoints, eat Hachioji ramen or soba, then relax at a tattoo-friendly natural hot spring.

“Jordan was amazing. we were a little late due to train changes but the train was quiet clean and he was communicative and waited. it was just me and my daughter and we went straight up to the chair lift, learned the beautiful history of the mtn, learning about the monkeys and feeding them was cool. Ramen was amazing and so we're the staff. the hike up and down was a bit tough at times but we conquered it and got to to see the backside of the mtns on the other side. next was the museum at the bottom which was informative and then on to the onsen which…”

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2.Full Day Hiking Tour at Mt.Takao including Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $118

Meet your private guide at Takaosanguchi Station for a 5.5-hour Mt. Takao hike. Choose an easier or tougher trail, visit Yakuo-in Temple, ride down by cable car or lift, and relax at Takaosan Onsen. Guides such as Rie, Keita, Hiroko, and Takeshi are praised for personal, friendly support.

“Visiting Mt. Takao was definitely the touch of nature i wanted to try and experience while in Japan. Because i stayed in Tokyo primarily, this was one of the closer chances to get away from the city. My guide, Rie-san, was patient and definiteRead more”

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3.Mt. Takao Tour with Ramen and Tattoo-Okay Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $120

Spend 7 to 8 hours on Mt. Takao with a relaxed English and Japanese-speaking guide. Ride a cable car or chair lift, visit Yakuo-in Temple and the monkey park, eat Hachioji ramen or soba, then soak in tattoo-friendly indoor and outdoor baths.

“This was a great fined and our tour guide was amazing very nice educational fun he was the best!!!!!”

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4.Samurai Guide Sho’s Mt. Takao Hike, Temple & Onsen from Shinjuku

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $117Best value

Join Samurai Guide Sho for a small-group day from Shinjuku to Mt. Takao. You will ride the train, hike for about 90 minutes, visit Yakuo-in Temple, descend by chairlift when conditions allow, and finish at a tattoo-friendly hot spring with optional food and craft beer.

“The train guidance from Shinjuku to Mt. Takao was very clear and smooth. Samurai Guide Sho made every transfer easy, so l never felt lost. During the hike, he adjusted the pace for everyone, which made the climb comfortable. The route felt well planned and stress-free. Returning to Shinjuku was also smooth and reassuring.”

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5.Walking Tour Mount Takao : Nature and Tradition in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $165

Travel from Shinjuku to Mount Takao by public train with a local English-speaking guide such as Jeff or Beth. Visit the 599 Museum, monkey park, wild grass garden, and Yakuo-in Temple, then ride the cable car and enjoy a traditional dango snack.

“Jeff gave us an excellent tour of the mountain. He was accommodating to our walking past. I recommend him to my family and friends”

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6.Mount Takao Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $170

Meet your English-speaking guide at Shinjuku and ride the train to Mount Takao. After the cable car, hike through cedar trees, visit a monkey park and temple, cross a suspension bridge, and reach the summit. Guides such as Jeff and Beth have helped make the day clear, friendly, and easy to manage.

“The mountain was a great uphill walk and on the day we were there we got an excellent view of Mount Fuji from the top. Our guide, Jeff, was friendly and had a good knowledge of the mountain and various sites of Japanese cultural significance along the walk. Jeff also joined us for lunch which was helpful when communicating with the staff at the restaurant in the town at the base of the mountain given we were not fluent speaking Japanese. One area where slight improvement would be possible would have been if our guide had spoken a little more softly when at the sacred points of cultural significance along…”

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