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Mt. Takao: Tokyo's Sacred Mountain Adventure
5.0
24 Ratings
Hachioji
Explore West Tokyo’s mountains, savor authentic ramen, and relax in a tattoo-friendly hot spring. Discover hidden gems beyond the usual tourist spots.
Explore West Tokyo’s mountains, savor authentic ramen, and relax in a tattoo-friendly hot spring. Discover hidden gems beyond the usual tourist spots.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Takao 599 Museum - Begin the adventure by exploring this museum to discover what the mountain has in store.
- Takaotozan Cable Car - Take a ride on the Cable Car or enjoy a scenic Chair Lift to reach halfway up the mountain!
- Takosugi - Encounter the Octopus Cedar Tree, a revered tree, on the path to the summit.
- **Mt. Takao, Monkey Zoo,…
- Takao 599 Museum - Begin the adventure by exploring this museum to discover what the mountain has in store.
- Takaotozan Cable Car - Take a ride on the Cable Car or enjoy a scenic Chair Lift to reach halfway up the mountain!
- Takosugi - Encounter the Octopus Cedar Tree, a revered tree, on the path to the summit.
- Mt. Takao, Monkey Zoo, Wild Grass Garden - Witness the charming monkeys residing on Mount Takao along the journey.
- Gomadokoro Gongen Chaya - Delight in a tasty Hachioji Ramen lunch or savor the Soba, both beloved local dishes!
- Takaosan Yakuo-in Yuki-ji Temple - Stroll through the sacred Yakuo-in Temple as the ascent to the mountain top continues.
- Mount Fuji - Relish the breathtaking view of the revered Mt. Fuji from the summit of Takao mountain.
- Mount Takao - Cross a stunning suspension bridge on the descent!
- Keio Takaosan Onsen Gokurakuyu - Have tattoos? No problem! Visit a secluded Hot Spring Facility in a nearby mountain that welcomes ALL tattoos!
What's Included
- Admission fees
- Entrance fees
- Admission fees
- Lunch
- Admission fees
- Entrance fees
- Admission fees
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Snacks
Additional Information
Experience the thrill of exploring a temple, observing snow monkeys, savoring delicious ramen, connecting with nature, and indulging in Japan’s hot spring culture all in a single day. Escape the bustling crowds and fast pace of downtown Tokyo, and enjoy a leisurely journey.
The adventure includes a cable car ride, chair lift, suspension bridge, and many…
Experience the thrill of exploring a temple, observing snow monkeys, savoring delicious ramen, connecting with nature, and indulging in Japan’s hot spring culture all in a single day. Escape the bustling crowds and fast pace of downtown Tokyo, and enjoy a leisurely journey.
The adventure includes a cable car ride, chair lift, suspension bridge, and many other exciting activities. Your guide, fluent in both English and Japanese, will feel like a local friend. Instead of issuing commands and imposing time limits, they will offer insights into Japan, provide tips and recommendations, and ensure you have a delightful day.
After exploring the mountain, unwind and rejuvenate at a natural hot spring facility. Those with tattoos can relax, as the chosen hot spring welcomes tattoos! Enjoy indoor and outdoor spring baths, a cold bath, and a sauna.
Wear comfortable shoes, and feel free to bring a change of clothes to freshen up after the hot spring if you prefer!
- Please note Hot Springs in Japan are nude and separated by gender
Location
Takaosanguchi Station
The guide will be standing in front of the ticket gates of Takaosanguchi station holding a yellow tennis ball.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(24 Ratings)
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Eggarcia98
Feb 20, 2026
Mt. Takao w/ Jordan! - Jordan was knowledgeable guide. Great personality and relaxed vibe made it easy to enjoy our time. Accommodating and helpful with understanding the culture and customs. Highly recommend if in Tokyo!
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Scottec666se
Feb 19, 2026
Warm and educational tour of Japanese spiritual site and tattoo friendly onsen. - Me and my partner had an amazing day touring Mt Takao and visiting an onsen with tour guide Jordan. He was very inviting and informative about not just Mt Takao, but Japanese culture and daily life as well. The views along the tour were stunning, and there were many exciting stops along the way such as the monkey zoo and mountain markets. The ramen we ate on the mountain was delicious as well. At the end of the tour, soaking in a quiet, tattoo friendly onsen was a great way to relax. I would highly recommend this tour with Jordan for anyone who enjoys the following: light hiking, good city and nature views, learning about Japanese culture, and relaxing in a traditional Japanese onsen.
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A9328lgalexisb
Feb 14, 2026
Fun trip to the takao mountain - It was awesome, we had a really good time and we did and saw a lot of thing. Our tour guide was really nice. It was an easy but beautiful hiking so every one can do it.
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Voyage25503994339
Feb 14, 2026
Irietokyotours - Fantastic time really enjoyed the chair lift and the sauna at the end. Would definitely recommend
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Roam27102287793
Dec 28, 2025
Sacred Mount Takao in Fall 2025 - If you seek nature adventures & being transported back in time, then this is a tour for you. Jordan, a phenomenal, seasoned & knowledge tour guide, absolutely loves conducting this tour and it shows in his enthusiasm when interacting with the group. Luckily we were able to experience Mount Takao on the last peak fall day of 2025. The colorful full spectrum of fall leaves blanketed the mountain and surrounding areas. Breathtaking!! Jordan’s tour touched upon the local flora, plants, animals & insects. In addition, he covered some of the historical mythology, folklore, Buddhist rituals, practices, philosophies of Mount Takao. You felt as though you stepped back into ancient time standing on the grounds of the shines & temples. For me, sighting 3 hawks while riding on the chair lifts & sighting Fuji-san at the summit was spiritual & lucky. Our day also included ramen on Mount Takao & relaxing at a nearby hot spring. While riding back into town we enjoyed roadside Christmas lights. Bravo, Jordan, for providing a unique & memorable experience, I can’t wait to take the Mount Takao tour during Cherry Blossom in 2026. Arigato gozaimasu!!❤️
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838ra_le
Dec 25, 2025
Incredible - An incredible experience and great guidance from Jordan! Mount Takao offers the perfect balance between a challenging hike and a relaxing nature escape. I chose the hiking route to the summit, and I’m so glad I did. Jordan was amazing, he shared fascinating details about the local flora, fauna, and the history of the shrines we passed along the way.
Once at the top, the view was breathtaking and seeing the majestic Mt. Fuji made me truly understand why mountains are so revered in Shintoism (something Jordan had just explained during the hiking). To top it off, we visited Buddhist temples on the descent, enjoyed delicious ramen, and ended the day at a traditional onsen (public hot spring). It was the perfect Japanese experience. Jordan is kind, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable, I can't recommend him enough!
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418minhlann
Dec 18, 2025
Peaceful day at Mt Takao, ramen and hot springs - Jordan is an excellent guide. We were lucky to have him just for us today, and we could really enjoy the experience. After visiting the tourist center, we decided to hike up to Mt Takao to discover a beautiful view over Tokyo, the surroundings and to Mt Fuji. All through the way, Jordan told us more about the temples, local beliefs, buddhas and worships. The lunch break with Ramen was very good at a welcoming little restaurant. In the afternoon, the monkey Parc was fun to observe. We could end the day with a relaxing time at this traditional onsen, which does accept people with tattoos. After a few days in Tokyo, taking a day to enjoy the nature, the hotsprings and temples at Mont Takao is definitely recommended.
We recommend Jordan to guide you through this adventure!
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Sws8814wg
Dec 2, 2025
Hike to Onsen - Amazing! - It was an amazing tour from beginning to end! The mountain hike and then the onsen to finish was a fantastic combination. Our guide Jordan was very accommodating and was really knowledgeable, sharing the history of Japan.
I would definitely re-book!
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290anapap
Dec 2, 2025
Perfect A to Z - Awesome experience with Jordan who was just an amazing guide the whole day being really kind and knowing really well all the history behind every temple, statues, trees and all the things we saw.
Ramen was excellent and finishing the day by going to the Onsen was just perfect and relaxing before going back home.
Thanks again to Jordan for this day.
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Georgettet423
Dec 1, 2025
What a great day! - Such a great tour! Jordan was an amazing tour guide, I learnt so much about the temples and traditions on Mt Takao. Got to see some amazing views, lucky enough to see Mt Fuji!
The onsen was a beautiful way to end the tour, slept really well that night.
Had such a special day exploring, eating and learning.
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