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Hiking in Tokyo

Tokyo Hiking & Trekking Guide 2026

Where to walk in Tokyo — from easy half-days to serious treks, with honest difficulty grades.

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Tokyo has 10+ hiking trails covered in this guide, led by Mount Takao (Trail 1 and Trail 6), Mount Mitake and Nanayo Waterfall Loop and Okutama Mukashi Michi (Old Road). Each entry below includes the practical details — what it costs, when to go, and how to plan around it.

Tokyo is Japan's capital and the center of a metropolitan area of about 37 million, blending Edo-period temples, imperial gardens and neighborhood shrines with skyscraper districts, global cuisine and dense rail infrastructure.

Top trails

Routes worth lacing up your boots for.

  1. 1

    Mount Takao (Trail 1 and Trail 6)

    3.8 km one-way (Trail 1); 3.3 km (Trail 6 stream route)3–4 hours round tripeasy599 m

  2. 2

    Mount Mitake and Nanayo Waterfall Loop

    Approx. 8 km loop including Rock Garden4–5 hoursmoderate929 m

  3. 3

    Okutama Mukashi Michi (Old Road)

    Approx. 9 km one-way along the Tama River3–4 hoursmoderate350–500 m

  4. 4

    Mount Kumotori (Tokyo's Highest Peak)

    Approx. 17 km round trip via Ogochi7–9 hours, or overnight at the summit huthard2,017 m

  5. 5

    Mount Fuji Yoshida Trail

    Approx. 14 km round trip10–14 hours round triphard3,776 m summit; trail starts at about 2,300 m

  6. 6

    Mount Mitsutoge Ridge (Kawaguchiko)

    Approx. 8 km round trip4–5 hoursmoderate1,785 m

  7. 7

    Kamakura Daibutsu Hiking Course

    Approx. 3 km one-way1.5–2 hours excluding temple stopseasy100–150 m

  8. 8

    Kamakura Tenen Trail

    Approx. 4 km one-way2–3 hourseasy150 m

  9. 9

    Mount Oyama Isehara Trail

    Approx. 8 km round trip4–5 hoursmoderate1,252 m

  10. 10

    Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden Walk

    Approx. 3.5 km perimeter loop1.5–2.5 hourseasyFlat

Trail difficulty levels

Pick a route that matches your fitness and experience.

Easy

Mostly flat, well-marked paths. Suitable for families and casual walkers.

Moderate

Some elevation gain, longer distances. Requires basic fitness.

Hard

Significant climbs and exposure. Requires good fitness and route-finding.

Expert

Technical terrain, scrambling, or alpine conditions. Experience essential.

Local hazards

What to watch out for on the trail.

High

Sudden weather changes — always carry rain gear and warm layers.

Medium

Wildlife encounters — make noise on the trail and store food properly.

Medium

Trail conditions can deteriorate after rain — check recent reports before setting out.

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