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Coconuts Hike Japan — hiking and custom tours
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Breathe Hakone — nature and shinrin-yoku experiences
Introductory Shinrin-yoku, Lakeshore Shinrin-yoku, and Temple Forest Walk & Onsen are Breathe Hakone shinrin-yoku experiences. Hakone Valley Walk & Forest Bathing is a Breathe Hakone nature walk. Choose the experience on Breathe Hakone, then book securely here through Coconuts Hike Japan. Learn what shinrin-yoku means at Breathe Hakone.
Hakone Hiking Tour 2
Forest Bathing in Hakone — Temple, Lunch & Onsen
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: Shinrin-yoku facilitator 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: Cancel more than 7 days before the tour to receive a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days are non-refundable. If Coconuts Hike Japan cancels, choose free rescheduling to a future date within one year (subject to availability) or a full refund.
Tour price:
1 person — US$230
2–3 people — US$120 per person
4–6 people — US$100 per person
Prices are displayed and charged in USD.
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.
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Temple Forest Walk & Onsen on Breathe Hakone
Continue to Breathe Hakone for the current Temple Forest Walk & Onsen description. View the current Breathe Hakone tour page.
Book direct with Aki
Coconuts Hike Japan is led by owner and certified guide Akihiro Wada. Most regular tours may combine compatible bookings into one small group. If no one else books the date, Aki may guide only one or two guests. The Highlight of Hakone custom tour is private. Aki takes photos during tours and sends each booking party its own relevant photos afterwards.
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Prefer to ask first? Send Aki the tour, your preferred date and group size on WhatsApp.
What guests say
“The forest hike was very relaxing, lunch was tasty, and the onsen was a great way to finish.”
— Nicky B, verified TripAdvisor review
“The experience was nothing short of perfection, with detailed communication and a knowledgeable, passionate guide.”
— John G, verified TripAdvisor review
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Hakone forest bathing tour meet?
Meet Aki at Odawara Station. The tour ends at Daiyuzan Station after about six hours, depending on pace.
Is this a strenuous hike?
The forest walk is slow and restorative rather than athletic, but it includes natural paths and a gentle climb. Wear supportive walking shoes.
Are lunch and the onsen included in the price?
The shinrin-yoku facilitator is included. Transport, lunch and the onsen fee are paid separately, as listed in the tour details.
What happens in unsafe weather?
Aki monitors conditions. If extreme weather or a trail closure makes the route unsafe, the tour can be rescheduled or refunded under the weather policy; light rain may not cancel it.
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