Overview
You will hike 2-3 hours along the old Tokaido highway some on cobbled paths and some on forest trails between Hakone Yumoto and Lake Ashi. Some part of this path is off-the-beaten track and we normally have the forest for ourselves. This part of the Hachiri has the best preserved cobbled path and more primitive forests. You will hike past the wood crafting village of Hakone - Hatajuku and we skip the steepest part of the trail by bus and reach a teahouse that has a history of 400 years. After an energising amasake, we will continue our hike to Lake Ashi where if you are lucky, you can have a picture with Mt Fuji and the lake view. The Hakone checkpoint is our last stop where you will understand the significance of Hakone in the history of Japan. At the end of the tour, you can then catch a bus or a ferry (pirate ship) to your next destination at around 1pm.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Certified National Mountain Guide
What's Not Included
- Shared taxi to the trailhead
- Local bus to Amazake Chaya
- A cup of amazake
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
After hiking about an hour, you will reach this wood craving village where you will get to understand the traditional art of Hakone. After this village, you will take a bus to skip the steepest part of the trail to reach the teahouse.
Stop 2
You will enjoy an amasake drink at the tea house that has 400 years of history enroute to Lake Ashi.
Stop 3
This is our final destination of this tour. The guide will help you understand the significant of Hakone in the history of Japan.
Stop 4
This is the destination of this forest bathing hike and you will be able to see Mt Fuji across the lake if weather permits.
Important Information
- 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