Hakone Hiking Tour 2

Forest bathing in Hakone Geopark

Highlight of this hiking and forest bathing tour:

In this forest bathing in Hakone Geopark tour, you will refresh yourself by having a peaceful walk in the forest and temple with 600 yrs of history. Forest walk is about 2 hrs. Enjoy Japanese lunch and onsen after walk for relaxation.

Details:

Starting Point: Odawara Station

Ending Point: Daiyuzan Station (where you will board to train back to Odawara Station in about 20 min)

Tour duration: About 6 hours (depending on the hiking pace)

What to bring: Good walking shoes, water

What is included in the tour price: Nationally Certified Mountain Guide with wilderness advanced first aid training

What is excluded from the tour price: Transportation to the meeting point and between sites, lunch and onsen fee

How to pay: By paypal, credit card or bank transfer

Cancellation policy: 100% refundable 7 days before the tour starts (minus 10% transaction fee), no refund within 7 days.

Tour price:

1 person – 33000 JPY

2 -3 persons – 16500 JPY each

4-6 persons -14000 JPY each

Full Description

This is a forest bathing journey. We begin at Odawara Station, traveling by train to the forest area. Here, a 600-year-old temple awaits, surrounded by ancient cedars that have stood for centuries. These towering giants are central to the Shinrin-yoku experience, inviting you to slow down, breathe deeply, and absorb the forest atmosphere.

As we practice mindful forest bathing along the temple path, you’ll engage all your senses—feeling ancient bark, listening to rustling leaves, and inhaling phytoncides released by the trees, known to boost wellness. After immersing in the healing silence, we’ll enjoy lunch at a local temple chaya nestled in the woods.

The experience culminates in the ultimate Shinrin-yoku tradition: a therapeutic onsen within the same forest. Let mineral-rich waters melt tension while surrounded by nature. This seamless blend of mindful walking, cultural connection, and thermal healing creates a holistic Shinrin-yoku session you won’t find elsewhere.

Photo gallery (Forest Bathing in Hakone Geopark)

Holy water from the temple ground

Forest bathing among hugh cedar trees

Sakura trees in full bloom in 2023

The forest is more beautiful in the rain

Sakura tress are abundant in the trail

HIstoric buddhist temple in the forest

You can enjoy the tranquility of the forest in this tour

There are few tourists in this forest

Some steep steps to the top of the forest ground (but can be skipped)

The hike consists of mostly gentle slopes and paths

The hall of the Buddhist temple

Teahouse that specialises in Japanese desserts

We enjoy Japanese lunch and desserts in a Japanese chaya

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Touching the big trees to heal

The entrance of the temple

Primitive forests

Reviews for Forest Bathing in Hakone Geopark and Onsen Tour

Rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 26 customer reviews.

Tobias

Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Tag an bezaubernden Orten mit einem Gastgeber, den man sich nicht bessere vorstellen könnte. Die Tempelanlage strahlt eine einmalige Magie aus, fernab von Touristenströmen. Wir hatten sogar die Möglichkeit kurz im Tempel zu meditieren, ein wirklich besonderer Moment. Auch das Mittagessen im Tempelcafe und das Onsen waren toll. Aki war ein super Guide, sehr freundlich und offen für unsere Fragen und Wünsche. Er hat mit seiner Kamera Fotos von uns gemacht, sodass wir eine bleibende Erinnerung an diesen wundervollen Tag haben. Eine absolute Empfehlung für alle, die auf ihrer Japanreise nach Achtsamkeit suchen. - 10/01/2025

非常棒的体验！下次还来！对于各位中国的小伙伴需要一点点英语基础，因为aki桑非常好，会很详细的讲解整个路线及寺庙，经过他的讲解我们非常想多玩几天～ - 9/01/2024

Andrew

Amazing day with Akihiro. He showed passion in giving me a great experience, with a lot of informative explanations about the areas & unique sites visited, and great conversations! Strongly recommend! - 5/28/2023

Dian

It’s wonderful to experience and Aki-San is a professional guider, he knows his hometown very well. - 5/28/2023

任君

Akihiro是非常专业的向导！这次旅行可能是我来日本这么多次最喜欢的一个，大熊山景色比照片看起来更加丰富，徒步的途中，呼吸着森林里的空气，感觉心灵都被净化了。午餐是传统日式定食，也好美味，非常推荐的旅程。 - 4/28/2023

Ben

Aki is an AMAZING host and put together a fantastic experience for my two elementary school aged boys and my friend while we were visiting Hakone. Because we were staying close to Gora, Aki understood we didn't want to go all the way down to the main station back-and-forth with our limited time so he customized our own adventure. Also, my boys weren't ready for an onsen experience so he researched other options and found a zipline adventure that they will be talking about for years. He even tested it before we arrived so he knew it was safe. So the overall experience was a special visit at a teahouse, a great forest hike, a visit to a beautiful shrine, a delicious lunch that even my somewhat picky American boys loved with beautiful views of the lake, and photo ops of mt fuji that were picture perfect...ending with the zipline adventure. His communication before the trip was top-notch as well, and he planned out all of our transportation needs so on the day of the tour everything ran seamlessly. Meanwhile, he documented the experience with so many awesome videos and photos, and somehow remained so patient with my rambunctious kiddos. It was definitely a highlight of our Japan trip we'll always remember. Thank you for everything, Aki! - 4/01/2023

Luisa

Akihiro is an excellent host/guide. The experience was very personal and I can feel his passion about his hometown and this wonderful place. The place is beautiful and Akihiro is a wonderful storyteller. He was also very patiently answered all of my questions. The lunch which he arranged is excellent. Onsen was a great experience. Also, the extra effort in taking photos as part of the package is very much appreciated. Overall, a very memorable experience. Thank you, Akihiro. - 3/28/2023

Decided to book this experience because I want to experience the nature of Mt.Fuji area but also want something less intense than hiking/trekking for my mom. Akihiro, who grew up in the area, was knowledgeable and passionate about the history and culture of the temple n the cedar forest we went to. I felt like i had a true insider’s perspective on the area. Also, he was always willing to stop to rest or take pictures for us whenever we requested. He also prepared snacks and tea. About the locations, the thick cedar forest was so impressive and magical. We walked during noon hours but thanks to the shade it was a breezy walk. The temple was a calm and peaceful experience that I’d recommend to anyone regardless of their religion. Finally, the onsen was great, or it might have been just my bias coz I love onsen. There is an outdoor and indoor bath as well as a sauna. Apparently the men side also has an additional cold bath. You do need to cover your tattoo here. In the relaxing area there is small path leading to a heart-shaped rock beside a small stream. All in all if you want to try the more quiet and tranquil side of Japan, I’d definitely recommend going on this experience with Akihiro. - 3/28/2023

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