Private Hiking Guide to Sengen Ridge | Beautiful Long Down Hill in Okutama

This hiking course is a secret long trail that you can experience a moderate downhill that continues in Tokyo in Japan.
The hiking Course in the west mountain area of Tokyo is named “Sengen-ridge”, you can arrive by train and bus in about two hours.
You may feel a little far, but as you get off the bus it is a world of altitude 1000 meters. Then only you can down hill like crazy with enjoying beautiful nature and lovely flowers and magnificent mountains.
If you are a hiker, and if you plan to come to Tokyo, I’d definitely want to introduce you to the course.

Tour details

Price : 3500 yen per person

Distance : 15.7 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★☆☆☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting point : Shinjuku Station or Musashi-itsukaichi station (武蔵五日市駅) on the JR Itsukaichi Line.
The exact meeting point will be set by your guide after booking confirmation, but I respond flexibly according to your area of accommodation. Transportation to the start point is not included in the tour price.

Meeting time : It is necessary to arrive at Musashi-itsukaichi station at least at 8:45 am because of the departure time of the bus.

What you can experience at this Course :

・Hosawa Waterfall
・Wildflowers (spring to autumn)
・Mountain Views
・Soba Restaurant in Mountain village (spring to autumn)
・Tofu Donuts Shop
・Hot Spring (optional)

There is a soba restaurant in this course and you can enjoy local food in traditional Japanese traditional houses. The final destination, Hosawa Waterfall, is a beautiful waterfall with a height of 62 meters, and it is the only one in Tokyo that has been chosen as “100 Japanese Waterfalls.”
There is a popular donut shop in front of the bus stop on the way back, and Tofu Donuts using soy pulp as a material is delicious.

For more information on this hiking course, click here.

Disclaimer

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Hiking is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited to slip and fall injuries, fractures, snake bite, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks and frostbite. By participation in this event you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, your guests, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never walk alone and use your own common sense.

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Private Hiking Guide to Aokigahara | Explore the Sea of Trees!

One of the most mysterious and attractive hiking courses in Japan is Aokigahara’s hiking course.
The forest called the sea of trees (Jukai, 樹海) is a place full of natural, powerful life.
There is an unspoilt primeval forest, there is magnificent Mt.Fuji in front of you, there is a caves. It is a hiking course with plenty of adventure elements.

Tour details

Price : 4500 yen per person

Distance : 11 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★☆☆☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting point : Shinjuku Station or Mt. Fuji Station (Fujisan-eki, 富士山駅) on the Fujikyuko Line.
The exact meeting point will be set by your guide after booking confirmation but will be in the area of either Mt.Fuji Station, or Shinjuku Station in Tokyo. Transportation to the start point is not included in the tour price.

Meeting time : It is necessary to arrive at Fuji Station by 9:30 am.

What you can experience at this Course :

・Mt. Fuji magnificent view from Kōyō-daix (Koyadai, 紅葉台)
・Ice holes created about 1,000 years ago
・Mysterious and beautiful Aokigahara Jukai
・Hot spring while watching Mt. Fuji (optional)

The land of Aokigahara is almost covered with beautiful green moss.

Hike to Aokigahara is a very exciting and relaxing experience.
The hiking course is primarily flat because of the vast land and not mountains.
Of course, because it is a natural road, there are some irregularities, but basically you will be able to enjoy safe and comfortable hiking.

My recommended rental shop for outdoor goods is here.
If you have shoes for hiking, it’s better.

If weather is good from Kōyōdai (Koyodai, Kodai-dai) you can see magnificent Mt. Fuji. Unfortunately this day it was cloudy day.

There are two large caves on these courses, which are called Togaku Wind Cave(Togaku-fūketsu, 富岳風穴) and Narusawa Ice Hole(Narusawa-hyō-ketsu, 鳴沢氷穴), both of which are natural caves made more than 1000 years ago, you can experience the exploration of the underground world .
And Kōyōdai(Koyodai, 紅葉台), the last destination of this course, will offer you the best view of Mt. Fuji if it is sunny.
If you want it you can relax and return home completely with natural hot springs.

Fuji viewing hot spring Yurari | 富士眺望の湯ゆらり — Fuji viewing hot spring “Yurari “| 富士眺望の湯ゆらり

For more information on this course, click here.

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Private Hiking Guide to Oku-Musashi Nature | From Kitamuki Jizou to Mt. Hiwada

Oku Musashi nature sidewalk (Okumusashi shizen hodō, 奥武蔵自然歩道) is a natural sidewalk in Saitama Prefecture.
A trail with a total length of 11 kilometers can be enjoyed by several low mountains followed by lakes, seasonal plants and various animals.
The low mountains of about 300 m in altitude can be said to be a nature trail suitable for beginner hikers.

Tour details

Price : 3000 yen per person

Distance : 11 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★☆☆☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting place : Ikebukuro Station

Meeting time : negotiable

Hike to Oku Musashi nature sidewalk

Trails are well maintained and there are few dangerous places.

Oku Musashi Nature Trail is a course generally departing from Hanno station, but I recommend a course from Musashiyokote Station.
Because there are few hikers in this trail, you can enjoy quiet and peaceful forests and flowers.

My recommended rental shop for outdoor goods is here.
If you have hiking shoes, it’s better, but sneakers are ok.

At the summit of Mt. Hiwada you can see a superb mountain view and a lovely shrine.
It is also possible to walk while watching various beautiful flowers depending on the season, and chose a hot spring for the goal.
Why not try escaping the bustle of Tokyo and heal your mind and body with simple hikes?

Begonia grandis (Shūkaidō, シュウカイドウ) September, 2018

For more information on this trail, click here.

Disclaimer

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Hiking is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited to slip and fall injuries, fractures, snake bite, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks and frostbite. By participation in this event/hike you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, your guests, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never hike alone and use your own common sense.

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Mt.Takao to Mt.Jimba | Private Hiking Tour JPY3000

If you travel to Tokyo, how about trying hiking for only one day?
The long trail to Mt.Takao to Mt.Jimba has beautiful evergreen forest, shrines and temples, and a lot of Japanese food.
I will recommend you a memorable calm mountain for you only one day during the exciting Tokyo journey.

Tour details

Price : 3000 yen per person

Distance : 15 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★★★☆☆ slightly hard

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting place : Hotel pick-up or Takaosanguchi Station (depends on your preference)

Meeting time : We will start Takaosanguchi Station at 8:30 am.

Hike for Mt.Takao to Mt.Jimba

Yakuou-in is a Shingon sect in Toyoya temple located in Mt. Takao, highlight of the first half of this trail.
This temple is in the middle of the “No. 1 Road” of the trail to Mt. Takao which is all five, and it is crowded with tourists on weekends.

There are teahouses at the summit of each mountain, you can purchase various Japanese food and drinks according to the season.
My recommendation is shaved ice in summer and warm soba noodle in winter.

If you are at the top of Mt.Jimba you can enjoy 360 ° panorana.
The view from Mt. Fuji overlooking Sagami Bay and Chiba Prefecture is a masterpiece.

For more information on this route, click here.

Disclaimer

Please read and give me consent before booking for this tour.

Hiking is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited to slip and fall injuries, fractures, snake bite, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks and frostbite. By participation in this event/hike you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, your guests, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never hike alone and use your own common sense.

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Private Hiking Tour to Mt.Kobo | Easy Course and Awesome view in Idyllic landscape

This hiking course is a trail that includes three mountains, Mount Asama, Gongen Mountain and Kōbō Mountain.
Kōbō Mountain park is selected as “50 Kanagawa’s scenic spot”, “Kanagawa’s 50 sightseeing spots”, “Kanagawa’s flower sights 100 selections”, “Kanto’s Fujimi Hundred Sceneries”.
Furthermore, it is a popular hiking course called “Kōbō Mountain park · Azuma mountain course”, and many people visit throughout the year.
Kōbō Mountain Park is also famous as a cherry blossoming spot and there are over 2000 cherry trees in the whole park. When cherry blossoms blossom, Baba road becomes a cherry blossom tunnel and the summit pink color. Especially the weekend in full bloom, it is crowded with people from Ohanami.
There are many other places of interest such as Shakado, a festival of Kobo Daishi Festival, a monument of Masuda-yusu, a milk well and a bell tower.

Hike to Mt.Kobo Course

This trail is well maintained and you can walk very easily.
There are three mountains, but all mountains are low about 200 m above sea level.
Trails are well maintained and there is no dangerous place.
Shoes for hiking are better, but sneakers are fine as well.

However, since there is a steep slope in the first half and the second half, let’s walk carefully after rain or when the ground is wet.
The total walking time is around 2 and a half hours.
Even the highest peak is a small mountain of 189 m so sneakers are okay, of course the hiking shoes are better though.

Hot spring “Kobo – no – satoyu” at the end of the course is a natural hot spring that you can use on a day trip, enjoying an outdoor bath, you can relax slowly in a spacious tatami room on the 2nd floor,
This hot spring is in front of the Tsurumaki Onsen Station on the Odakyu Line, returning home is also easy.

For more information on this hiking route, click here.

Tour details

Price : 3000 yen per person

Distance : 7.3 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★☆☆☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting place : Hotel pick-up or Hadano Station (depends on your preference)

Meeting time : negotiable

Disclaimer

Please read and give me consent before booking for this tour.

Hiking is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited to slip and fall injuries, fractures, snake bite, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks and frostbite. By participation in this event/hike you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, your guests, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never hike alone and use your own common sense.

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Private Hiking Tour to Mt.Sengen | Mountains and Beaches and Creme Caramel

Mt. Senge in Hayama is a low mountain with an altitude of 89 m.
You can walk the beautiful green trail while feeling the wind from the pleasant sea.
It is a simple mountain that everyone can climb, so if you are in shortage of exercise you will get a good exercise.
Also Hayama is a beach town, so there are plenty of fancy cafés and restaurants.
Why not relax with delicious cakes and coffee after a pleasant hike?

A Secret Hiking Course to Mt.Sengen

The hiking course is easy to walk with the signposts also being maintained. Let's walk slowly as there are steep stairs. — The hiking course is easy to walk with the signposts also being maintained. Let’s walk slowly as there are steep stairs.

Although it is not well known, Hayama, famous as a beach area, has many trails suitable for hiking.
This Mt.Sengen is one of them, and you can enjoy a pleasant green trail and an open beach at the same time.
The goal of the hiking course Morido coast is a lovely beach with beautiful sand and cute shrine.
Fuji and the sunset will be visible through the ocean, so if the weather is nice, you will see a wonderful view.
It is about one hour one way by bus and train from Tokyo.
Even the highest peak is a small mountain of 189 m so sneakers are okay, of course the hiking shoes are better though.

If the weather is nice, you can enjoy spectacular views of Suruga Bay and Mount Fuji at the top of the mountain. It was a pity this day, but it was slightly hazy.

Because it is a moderate walking time for 2 hours, if you are a traveler you can get a good exercise to heal the tiredness of the trip.
Please escape the bustle of Tokyo and relax on the beach with a quiet trail.

Hayama is a famous spot for marine sports such as surfing and sailing.
For that reason there are plenty of fresh fish dishes and stylish cafes.
“CAFE MARLOWE” at the end of this trail is famous for the original Creme Caramel, a cafe with a calm atmosphere founded in 1984.

For more information on this hiking route, click here.

Tour details

Price : 3000 yen per person

Distance : 6.3 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★☆☆☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting place : Hotel pick-up or Zushi Station (depends on your preference)

Meeting time : negotiable

Disclaimer

Please read and give me consent before booking for this tour.

Hiking is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited to slip and fall injuries, fractures, snake bite, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks and frostbite. By participation in this event/hike you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, your guests, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never hike alone and use your own common sense.

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Private Hiking Tour | Mount Momokura where the view of Mt.Fuji is beautiful

If you are looking for a hiking trail that allows you to look at the beautiful Mount Fuji, I definitely recommend this course.
The view of Mt.Momokura’s view of Mt.Fuji is wonderful, and it was selected as “Beautiful Mt.Fuji 12 scenery” in 1992 from Otsuki city.
You can enjoy an excellent view from the summit if the weather is nice.
Also, you can experience hiking that you can not experience elsewhere on this hiking course, such as ‘Saruhashi Bridge’ with a strange structure at the foot of the mountain and ‘Yutando Sapa’ in secret.

A Secret Hiking Course to Momokura

Sasago River | If the season is autumn you can enjoy beautiful Japanese autumn leaves.

On this private hiking tour I will show you the trailhead on Fukusenji Tenple side.
This course is a relatively minor course and is a very quiet and beautiful trail.
You can go down a rural Japanese country village and enjoy the spectacular view of Mt.Iwadono next door.
The view from the top of the mountain is wonderful, and if the weather is good it will be a wonderful lunch time while watching Mt. Fuji.

Down hill you descend a steep slope at a stretch, so hiking shoes are essential.
If you are a traveler and you do not have hiking shoes, I recommend you rent outdoor goods rental agency.

The summit of Mt. Momokura is a wide open space and you can spread a seat and take a lunch break for a while.

After the hiking is over, I will show you to “Saruhashi bridge”.
Saruhashi called the 3 most strange bridge in the Edo Period.
The scenery of the mysterious bridge over the beautiful valley is known for being famous for its famous Ukiyo-e artists.

At Saruhashi bridge you can see several beautiful bridges built for each era.

Also, if you want to relax in the hot springs, we recommend “Yutando Hot Spa”.
It is a mysterious hot spring located in the valley downstream of the Kazuno River, but it will only be open for weekend but you can spend a pleasant time with the owner’s grandmother in an old Japanese private house.

Yutando Kosen 湯立人鉱泉 | The kanji “湯立人Yutando” means a person standing in hot water. There is a legend that someone who did not stand by himself because of sickness came to stand themselves, thanks to this hot spring.

For more information on this hiking route, click here.

Tour details

Price : 5000 yen per person

Distance : 13 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★★☆☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting place : Hotel pick-up or Saruhashi Station (depends on your preference)

Meeting time : Ideally it is arriving at saruhashi station by 9:30 in the morning.

Disclaimer

Please read and give me consent before booking for this tour.

Hiking is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited to slip and fall injuries, fractures, snake bite, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks and frostbite. By participation in this event/hike you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, your guests, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never hike alone and use your own common sense.

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Private Tour | Observation of the Japanese Flying Giant Squirrel (Musasabi) at Mt.Takao

A lot of the Japanese Giant Squirrel (Musasabi) live in Yakuou – in temple in Takao – san.
On this tour you can observe the nocturnal Musasabi, and you can also enjoy the night view of Tokyo from Mt.Takao, also published in the Michelin Guide.
Besides, during the summer season you can enjoy dining while watching the night scenery in the forest Beer garden.

Observation of the Japanese Flying Giant Squirrel

The Japanese Flying Giant Squirrel is a mammal belonging to the squirrel family.
They are called Musasabi in japan.
They have a membrane between long forepaws and hind paws, they can fly like a glider by spreading the membrane and move from tree to tree.

Musasabi is nocturnal, and it will come out of the nest in about 30 minutes after sunset.
Because they are very timid, there are times when they are scared and do not come out if direct lighting of the flashlight is hit.
Therefore, the flashlight must be covered with a red cellophane, I will prepare the red cellophane and a flashlight for every participant.

When the valley trail is over, you can enjoy magnificent views of the Arima Dam.
Valley is slippery, so let’s go wearing shoes that are hard to slip.
The total walking time is about 4 hours and a half.

For more information on this hiking route, click here.

Tour details

Price : 1500 yen per person

Distance : 0.8 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★☆☆☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting place : Hotel pick-up or Takaosanguchi Station (depends on your preference)

Meeting time : Depending on the time of sunset, it is about 4 o’clock to 5 o’clock in the evening.

Disclaimer

Please read and give me consent before booking for this tour.

Hiking is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited to slip and fall injuries, fractures, snake bite, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks and frostbite. By participation in this event/hike you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, your guests, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never hike alone and use your own common sense.

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Mt.Bonore Private Hiking Tour in Okutama

At the border between the Okutama area and the Okumusashi area Mt. Bonore (altitude 969 m).
It is a mountain where a varied trail is impressive, including a walking flow of clear stream through the feet, a mighty valley of Gorj, a walking a rocky walk.
If you want an adventurous trail any longer, I definitely recommend this place.

Hike to Mt.Bōnōre

Bonore Mountain’s hiking course includes very beautiful “Shirayasawa valley” and majestic “Arima dam”.
Furthermore, the final destination of this hiking course is a hot spring so you can relax and go home with natural hot water.
Of course it depends on you whether you enter a hot spring or not.

The altitude of Mt. Bounoore is 969 m and it is located at the prefecture border between Tokyo and Saitama prefecture.
The first half of the hiking course starts from about 400 altitudes and climbs this mountain at once.
The second half of the hiking course goes down the beautiful valley called Shirayatani.

From the summit you can see the mountains in Chishibu area. The summit is so wide that it's perfect for places to have lunch. — From the summit you can see the mountains in Chishibu area. The summit is so wide that it’s perfect for places to have lunch.

If you reach Arima Dam, you will soon reach the spa of goal.

For more information on this hiking route, click here.

Tour details

Price : 1500 yen per person

Distance : 7.42 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★★★☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting place : Hotel pick-up or Kawai Station (depends on your preference)

Meeting time : It is necessary to arrive at Kawai Station at least 9:00 am at least.

Disclaimer

Please read and give me consent before booking for this tour.

Hiking is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited to slip and fall injuries, fractures, snake bite, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks and frostbite. By participation in this event/hike you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, your guests, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never hike alone and use your own common sense.

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Mt.Kawanori Private Hiking Tour in Okutama

Mt.Kawanori is one of the most popular hiking trails in the Okutama area.
Because you can enjoy a beautiful trail along the valley, a powerful waterfall, and beautiful green trails from the summit to the foot.
If you want to enjoy a varied Japanese hiking style, I recommend this trail.

Hike to Mt.Kawanori

Kawanori Mountain is located at the prefecture border with Saitama Prefecture and is the most popular hiking course in the Okutama area.
This hiking course begins Kawanoribashi bus stop, passes through the summit of Mt.Kawanori, the route arriving at Hatonosu station is so long walking time is 6 hours long trail.
Hyakuhiro Waterfall with a height difference of 40 meters is very powerful, you can enjoy a luxurious small break often in a cool waterfall.
The summit of Mt.Kawanori at an altitude of 1363 m is a spacious square, you can overlook Mt.Kumotori, Mt. Daibosatsurei, Mt.Fuji from there.

There are scattered scenic valleys, hot springs and delicious buckwheat restaurants in the Hatonosu Valley, which is the goal point, so you can take a good rest and relax tiredness of the hiking and return to the hotel.

For more information on this hiking route, click here.

Tour details

Price : 1500 yen per person

Distance : 12.7 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★★★☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting place : Hotel pick-up or Okutama Station (depends on your preference)

Meeting time : It is necessary to arrive at Okutama Station at least 8:25 am at least.

Disclaimer

Please read and give me consent before booking for this tour.

Hiking is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited to slip and fall injuries, fractures, snake bite, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks and frostbite. By participation in this event/hike you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, your guests, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never hike alone and use your own common sense.

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