Mt Takao: Optional Onsen by Train from Tokyo with Ex-JR Conductor
Escape Tokyo crowds by train with a former conductor and let your mind and pace slow down on a railway journey. The “passenger” on this journey is you. With Samurai Guide Sho, who served on the JR Chuo Line for 22 years, set out in comfort from Shinjuku or Tokyo Station on the JR Chuo Line Green C
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 10 minDeparture from Shinjuku – Journey to Mt. Takao After 22 years guiding passengers along the JR Chuo Line as a train conductor, Samurai Guide Sho now leads you on a journey to Mt. Takao. This experience begins not when you reach the mountain, but already at Shinjuku Station. The complexity of the station, buying a Green Car ticket, and making transfers all begin to fall into the rhythm of the journey when you are guided by a former train conductor. Travel quietly and comfortably by Chuo Line Green Car, and enjoy the gradual shift from Tokyo’s cityscape to mountain scenery along the way.
Stop 2
⏱ 1h 30mHiking Route with a Waterfall Beginner-friendly, sneakers OK, no special gear required Follow a beginner-friendly hiking route where you can see a traditional training waterfall. No special hiking gear is required, and sneakers are fine. Enjoy a relaxed climb at a comfortable pace while taking in the calm mountain air. In case of rain, the route will be changed to a cable car.
Stop 3
⏱ 20 minReach the Summit Arrive at the summit of Mt. Takao after about a 1.5-hour hike. There is a special sense of reward that comes from reaching the top under your own power, and on clear days, you may even see Mt. Fuji. A view that feels far removed from central Tokyo awaits at the top.
Stop 4
⏱ 30 minVisit Yakuo-in Temple Visit Yakuo-in, a historic temple on Mt. Takao. Rather than simply seeing a sightseeing spot, this is time to place yourself within its atmosphere. Let’s spend a moment resetting the mind. After visiting the temple, we will descend by scenic chairlift. ※ During busy periods, the descent may be on foot and take about 30 to 40 minutes. ※ In case of rain, this will be changed to the cable car.
Stop 5
⏱ 1h 30mSpa / Sauna / Craft Beer To finish the day, we will stop by a tattoo-friendly spa and sauna. Towels are provided, so you can easily wash off the sweat and relax. Even if you do not bathe, you can enjoy food, drinks, and craft beer inside the facility. One of the highlights is being able to taste several craft beers brewed inside the facility, freshly poured from the tap. After climbing the mountain with your own feet, whether with the spa and sauna or with a single drink, you can end this day in a way that feels special to you.
Stop 6
⏱ 5 minReturn to Shinjuku Return comfortably to Shinjuku using Green Car (premium seating). With a relaxed ride after the spa, the day stays easy and unhurried until the very end. Enjoy the lingering feeling of the mountain as you make your way back to the city.
What to Bring
- •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
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- •This tour is independently operated and is not affiliated with JR East.
- •Payment by credit card and IC card (such as Suica) is accepted. Some places, such as small shops at Yakuo-in Temple, accept cash only.
- •Please wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour includes about 1.5 hours of hiking.
- •Rain gear is needed in wet weather, and warm clothing is needed in colder seasons.
- •The tour operates in light rain. In severe weather, the itinerary may be adjusted.
- •Food stops and optional visits on the mountain may be changed or skipped depending on weather, shop opening conditions, and crowd levels.
- •During busy periods, the descent may be on foot instead of by chairlift (about 30 to 40 minutes).
- •Alcohol consumption is available only to guests aged 20 and over.
- •As this tour includes hiking, every reasonable effort will be made to ensure safety. Participants are also asked to take responsibility for their own health and safety.
- •The guide travels to the meeting point by train. Due to train delays or service suspensions on the day of the tour, the guide may not be able to arrive exactly at the scheduled meeting time. In that case, the guide will contact you as soon as possible and adjust the itinerary with safety as the top priority.
- •If there are major train delays or service suspensions from Shinjuku, arrival at Mt. Takao and the tour itinerary may be delayed. In that case, the hiking time, temple visit, and spa time may be adjusted according to the situation on the day.
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