Tokyo: Mt. Takao Tour with Ramen and Tattoo-Okay Hot Spring
Overview
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Mt. Takao is a sacred mountain which has the biggest Mountain Temple in Tokyo. We will explain the significance of sacred spots as we go to the peak, and enjoy conversation and beautiful views of the city and Mt. Fuji on clear days.
There's a Cable-car ride, Chair Lift, Lunch, Monkey Park, Suspension bridge, and many more things along the way. Your guide will be fluent in English & Japanese, and will feel like a local friend. He won't be barking at you giving you orders and time restrictions. Instead, he will be relaxed and friendly, giving tips and recommendations to enjoy your trip to Japan.
After exploring the mountain, we'll refresh, relax, and rejuvenate in a Natural Hot Spring facility. For those with tattoos, no need to worry, as we will go to a Hot Spring facility that allows tattoos! There are indoor and outdoor spring baths, a cold bath, and a Sauna too.
Wear Comfortable shoes, and you can even bring a change of clothes to change off after the Hot Spring if your prefer!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note Hot Springs in Japan are nude and separated by gender
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Takao 599 Museum
We'll check out this museum at the beginning to see what the mountain has to offer.
Takaotozan Cable Car
Ride a Cable Car or scenic Chair Lift halfway up the mountain!
What‘s Included
Monkey Park
Hot Springs
Cable Car & Chair Lift Fees
Hachioji Ramen or Delicious Soba, your choice!
Enjoy Extra Snacks & Drinks along the way at your own expense
Options
Tokyo: Mt. Takao Tour with Ramen and Tattoo-Okay Hot Spring
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sacred Mount Takao in Fall 2025
Roam27102287793,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If 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!!❤️
Incredible
838ra le,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An 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!
Peaceful day at Mt Takao, ramen and hot springs
418minhlann,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jordan 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!
Hike to Onsen - Amazing!
swS8814WG,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It 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!
Perfect A to Z
290anapap,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome 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.
What a great day!
georgettet423,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such 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.
Number 1 Japan tour…just…wow!
Tariq0987,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Five stars doesn’t do this tour justice. Not only is Jordan a great tour guide through authentic Japanese history, nature and cuisine…he creates an atmosphere of inclusion and warmth that made everyone on the tour feel like we’ve known him for years! I can’t recommend this tour enough…must do!
Best tour I’ve ever done
jennahC4489WH,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Honestly the best tour I’ve ever done. Jordan was an excellent guide. He was exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly, and took us to both touristy “must see” spots and hidden gems. I would recommend to anyone traveling to Tokyo.
Amazing tour and tour guide
Brittany H,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great fined and our tour guide was amazing very nice educational fun he was the best!!!!!
Great 1/2 day Experience out of the City!
U2337FZkarinal,,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ready for a long review? :) Before booking the experience, we communicated with Jordan via WhatsApp because we needed some flexibility with timing. Jordan went above and beyond to accommodate our needs so we could book the experience. He met my husband and myself at the exact place he indicated and we felt the calm, positive energy right away. He's originally from Jamaica and his English is impeccable so that was a plus as my husband loves to ask lots of questions! We started at 9 am heading towards Mt. Takao while he was telling us a bit about the culture in Japan, showing us some interesting sites on the way and making sure we agreed with all the options planned. The short visit to the Museum was interesting and worth it. This is a 1/2 day experience that requires lots of walking and going up stairs; we love hiking and going on long walks so this was perfect for us, but know that there will be walking required and Jordan can customize a bit the difficulty of the journey. The visit to the Temples is really nice while Jordan explains the meanings, history and customary practices, we thoroughly enjoyed it! We had lunch at a typical soba noodle spot and rode from there to the Hot Spring Site. This experience is incredible! So relaxing and well earned after the hike! It really represents much of the Japanese culture! Jordan was so nice in giving us lots of recommendations for restaurants, sightseeing in Tokyo, off the beaten path spots and even Japanese words to get by! We highly recommend booking with him! Thanks Jordan for your kindness!
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