Hike Japan Heritage Hakone Hachiri with certified mountain guide
Overview
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7 hours
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You will hike around 8km in this trip and visit Lake Ashi, the Hachiri heritage path, Yamanaka Castle Ruins, Genbe River. The transportation between the sites is either on foot or by local bus. The guide will give you background of this historical part of Japan.
You will traverse the Hakone Mountain like Edo period travellers and see Mt Fuji from different angles while you walk if weather permits.
Hakone Hachiri is a Japan Heritage where you can experience how people traveled during Edo period (17th century). It is a part of the Old Tokaido Highway including the steep slope of Hakone mountains.
Our Hakone Hachiri tour starts from Hakone Yumoto. We hike and take the bus to visit Amasake Tea House and walk on the cobble stone path to Lake Ashi where we will see the lake, Mt Fuji and the Torii gate of Hakone Shrine.
After lunch near the Hakone Checkpoint, we take a bus to skip the temporally closed part and then resume the walk towards Mishima. Mishima Station is our ending point.
Additional Info
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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
National Certified Pro Guide with wilderness first aid certificate
Lunch for your group (around 2000 yen)
Transportation fee to the trailhead and between sites (around 2000 yen by shared taxi or buses)
Shinkansen fee from Mishima to Odawara Station (around 2500 yen)
Amasake and snacks along the way
What To Expect
After meeting at Hakone Yumoto Station, we will take a shared taxi to reach the trailhead. After walking about an hour, we will reach the wood crafting village where you can see how the artisans make use of the different types of trees in Hakone to create wooden decorations and furniture. After that, we take a bus to skip the steepest part of the route along the busy bus / car route. When we reach the tea house, we will enjoy amasake and some Japanese snacks in this 400-year-old tea house which is used to serve travellers who travelled between Edo and Kyoto in the old days. Then we start the hike again which takes around 40 minutes to reach Lake Ashi.
Hakone Sightseeing Cruise Motohakone-Ko Pier
Once we reach Lake Ashi, we will walk along the shoreline and see the famous Heiwa no Torii and Mt Fuji in the background (weather permits). Then we will go through the cedar avenue in which the huge cedar trees were planted to give the travellers some shade. The Japanese traditional song 'Hachiri' describes this cedar avenue as 'Even during the day, the rows of cedar trees are dark'.
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Hike Japan Heritage Hakone Hachiri with certified mountain guide
Reviews
46 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Special day…perfection in svery way!
Inspiration757422,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A truly wonderful experience! Well planned day and the perfect combination of hiking and history. Our guide was informative, extremely thoughtful, kind (carried my mother’s bag for her) and very flexible in changing plans due to our group’s preferred slower pace. Stopped at a local teahouse which was special. Additionally the pre trip communication was very clear and flawless Highly recommend!
Great day — highly recommend.
gargary10507,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day with Akihiro. Perfect mix of hiking and visiting key sites. We learned a lot about Japanese history and the role that the Hakone area played in transit between Kyoto and Edo. Aki was awesome to tour with — very personable, knowledgeable and flexible (it was raining so we made a few adjustments to the itinerary). Highly recommend!!!
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107phongh,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aki was a fantastic guide during our hiking tour. He took his time to explain everthing.We would certainly recommend him and book a hiking tour when we are back in Japan. Xinh and Phong from Belgium
One of the highlights of our trip!
danieltB2373AO,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aki was a fantastic guide! It ended up just being my wife and I, which was a great surprise. He timed out everything perfectly - we hiked, got amazing views of Mt Fuji, visited a local wood shop and tea house, enjoyed soba for lunch, and visited a shrine. Aki even brought his own camera and took many pictures of us throughout the tour. This tour with Aki is an absolute must do if you are in Hakone!
An Unforgettable Journey Through Time with Aki
Justine B,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Walking the Hakone Hachiri trail with Aki wasn’t just a hike - it was a journey through centuries of Japanese history. As we traced the ancient stone-paved path that once carried samurai, merchants, and travelers between Edo and Kyoto during the Tokugawa period, Aki brought every step to life with stories that made the past feel present. The Hachiri (eight ri) stretch was historically one of the most challenging sections of the great Tokaido road, where travelers would cross the treacherous mountain passes of Hakone. Aki’s deep knowledge transformed each moss-covered stone and weathered marker into a window to the past, helping us imagine the countless footsteps that had worn these very paths smooth over four centuries ago. What struck me most was Aki’s masterful attention to detail - every rest stop perfectly timed, every viewpoint chosen with care, every historical anecdote shared at just the right moment. The professionalism and genuine warmth made what could have been simply a beautiful walk into something truly transformative. When that magnificent eagle soared overhead as we reached the summit, it felt like nature itself was acknowledging the magic of this ancient route. The varied terrain kept us engaged throughout the day, from gentle forest paths to challenging stone steps, each section revealing new vistas and stories. Aki’s accommodating nature and unwavering support made the experience accessible and enjoyable for our entire group. For anyone visiting Japan, experiencing the Hakone Hachiri trail with Aki is absolutely essential. You’ll walk away not just with stunning memories of Japan’s natural beauty, but with a deep appreciation for the historical threads that connect past and present.
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albertaI7760XD,
Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was awsome. The views and the places we visited were amazing. Akihiro's guidance, his explanations and his charm were top
Highlight of our trip to Japan
matthewrA7788WP,
Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00TRUST. This was the highlight of our entire trip to Japan, Aki was a fantastic guide and took care of our every need and answered every question we had. We all loved the sites we visited and enjoyed the historical and cultural information Aki provided along the way. Fantastic memories!
Amazing walking tour in Hakone, not to be missed
Destination641074,
Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing hiking trip! The guide was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of information with us throughout the trip. It was a great experience and one of the best hiking trips we have done
Wonderful and Thorough Exploration of the Area
488annelisec,
May 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a really great and thorough tour of the area. There was so much interesting detail and context provided for all of the sites we visited and explored. It was also really fun to explore the beautiful nature this area has to offer.
Edo trail Hakone
Stephen E,
May 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a really great tour! Aki is so knowledgeable about the history and area it really was a great tour! Would definitely recommend doing this!
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