Nature tour at Mt. Takao
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
In 2009, MICHELIN Voyager Pratique Japon, gave Mt. Takao its maximum of three stars and then this mountain is now wonderland to attract foreign visitors.It has an excellent view from the peak (599 meter in high). There is an easy way in climbing to use chair lifts or cable tramway. Even children and elderly people can reach the peak without undue exertion. This mountain also has many historical heritage, such as mountain temple , " Yakuo-in ". This temple was founded in 8th century, and accommodates many monks for Zen training (silent meditation in Buddhism). You can enjoy Zen food for lunch.(vegetarian food 2800yen) At the foot of Mt.Takao, you can see fancy traditional village and you can enjoy shopping for souvenir. If you have an interest in hot spring, I can take you to bath house (1000yen). The tour will end at at Takaosanguchi station.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guide fee
What's not
- If you like to have Zen food (Buddhist vegetarian food), I can arrange it. (3000JPY)
- Private transportation
- Bath house experience (1000JPY)
Itinerary
Mt. Takao is located only about an hour away from the center of Tokyo. The mountain boasts not only a natural beauty but also many historical and caltural attractions, such as Yakuoin temple. The temple serves Zen food for visitors. Please enjoy Buddhist vegetarian cuisine for lunch.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- From Shinjuku station, please get on KEIO line. Takaosanguchi station is the end of this line.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Gucci Hiroshi Yamaguchi
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Japan, outside the cities
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 1684 experiences we list in Japan, outside the cities.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Japan, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
