HIKING & TREKKING · Japan
The 15 hiking & trekking tours to book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start at the top.
Skip crowded trails at Kyoto's Fushimi Inari on a guided hike through bamboo forest, quiet shrines, and castle views.
“This was a great way to see Fushimi Inari! We were there on a super busy day at peak foliage season and National Holiday weekend, and we still felt like we had many of the areas on the upper part of the mountain to ourselves. Shin is a Read more”
A 3-hour small-group hike from Tofukuji into shaded forest trails, bamboo groves, and torii gates, with guided photo stops.
“It was fun hiking tour that you wouldn't experience on your own! Highly recommended!”
A guided morning hike up Mt. Futaba in Hiroshima with shrine stops, forest bathing, and an open-air nodate tea overlooking the city.
“Our family of 4, 2 adults, 16 year old and 13 year old absolutely loved this experience with Nana. She is a wonderful, experienced guide and she ensured we had the best time. We definately recommend visiting this very special, sacred spRead more”
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Hike Nakasendo from Tsumago to Magome with a small group guide, round-trip from Nagoya, and post-town history.
“Despite literally a torrential rainstorm taking place during the majority of the hike the Team at Snow Monkey tours kept our hardy band of trekkers motivated and interested as we made our way across the signature trail between Tsumago and Magome. A great experience well worth taking.”
Hike Futaba Mountain near Hiroshima Station, then enjoy open-air Nodate tea, forest bathing, and shrine stops with Peace Pagoda views.
“Naomi met us at arranged time Local guide with obvious passion and knowledge of area Time spent at shrines and clear expiations with photos Fun Forest bathing which we got involved in happily Tea ceremony was so beautiful and Naomi involved out daughter to experience making the matcha tea correctly Plenty of time taken for photos We were guided to our chosen restaurant for lunch after Photos forwarded quickly Sting reenactment at Shrine - just great!”
Half-day hike from Kyoto to Kurama Temple, with a Kibune shrine stop and end-at-onsen soak, for mountain views and calm.
“Phillipe was an exceptionally attentive guide, with a deep knowledge of both the Mount Kurama area and Japan as a whole. It was a pleasure to listen to him, and as a Reiki practitioner, I truly appreciated our trip to Mount Kurama, especially seeing the place where Reiki originated.”
Hakone Hachiri hike through old Tokaido. Tea house history, Cedar Avenue, Sekisho checkpoint, Lake Ashi, and castle ruins from Mishima.
“Wonderful guide, great history! This was a great day. We went in the rain and Tony was commicative and happy to change things a bit to account for some terrible weather. It was a great day with a moderate hike over stones. Bring sturdy comfy shoes!”
Guided Hakone Hachiri hike from Hakone-Yumoto to Mishima: Edo-era stone paths, Lake Ashi views, Mt Fuji, and 8km of history.
“This was a really great tour! Aki is so knowledgeable about the history and area it really was a great tour! Would definitely recommend doing this!”
Guide-led Magome to Tsumago hike on the Nakasendo: 5 miles of easy paths, village history, and photo stops in 6 hours.
“This was such a beautiful way to see the countryside of Japan. Although we saw many travelers guiding themselves, I’m very happy that I booked this experience with a guide as Elvis was a great person to navigate us through the hike and prRead more”
Hike the Nakasendo from Tsumago to Magome on a small-group day trip from Nagoya, with guided history, comfy transport, and free time.
“We had a wonderful experience hiking a section of the Nakasendo trail with Mir as our guide and Iwasaki-san as our driver. The weather was perfect for hiking, and the trail offered stunning views — lush forest paths, small waterfalls, and peaceful mountain scenery. No black bears (thanks to all the bells!), but the calm and beauty of the trail more than made up for it. Our first stop, the historic post town of Tsumago, was a highlight — beautifully preserved and full of old-world charm. We ended our hike in Magome-juku, which, while more commercial, still felt rustic and atmospheric, with lovely views over the valley. Mir, our guide,…”
Hike the outer rim of Hakone caldera for Mt Fuji views, then recover at an onsen in Togendai after lunch.
“This was a great day's hike. Good views and a very interesting and patient guide. I think it's best for active families or individuals and there is uneven terrain but it was delightful day. We are glad we did the hike even though it was foggy and we couldn't see Fuji.”
Hike the Hakone Hachiri old Tokaido route with a certified mountain guide, enjoy 400-year-old amasake, and chase Fuji views by bus and on foot.
“Great hike, nature and history September 2024 A really good experience on the old Taikado route. Had a good hike with a good tour guide, he shows the best spots. Aki explains also the history and culture of Japan, so you feel the real experience of the country. PS he also makes great pictures of you💪😊”
Private Mt. Fuji nature and culture hike near Kawaguchiko, with Aokigahara, shrines, lava cave views, and Yoshida udon plus matcha.
“We were picked up at our hotel then taken to a great vista point by the lake to see Mt Fuji before going to the hiking area where we first checked out a lava cave, then hiked up to see a great view of the tallest mountains in Japan as well as a breathtaking view of Mt Fuji as well. The hike took about 2 hours round trip with a break at the top.”
Snowshoe through a forest to a blue-ice frozen waterfall in Gero, Japan. Small group, guide-picked route, equipment included, about 8 hours.
“Our family of 6 from Australia (including kids aged 13,12,10,8) absolutely loved our tour with Reiko and Osamu. Reiko spoke great English and she was extremely friendly and great with the kids but she also had a broad knowledge of JapaRead more”
Hakone Hachiri half-day hike on the old Tokaido: cobbled trails, Hatajuku craft village, 400-year tea house, Lake Ashi and Fuji.
“With Aki as guide, my daughter and I enjoyed hiking this beautiful trail. Aki did a wonderful job giving us historical context of this trail, stopping at a village for some barley tea and traditional rice dessert for a quick rest and snack. We also stoppRead more”
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