Hakone Shinrin-yoku (Forest Bathing) Tour 7

Shinrin-yoku Forest Bathing at Lake Ashi, Hakone

A Gentle, Mindful Walk Near Tokyo

Highlight of this Shinrin-yoku /

forest bathing tour:

• Visiting a beautiful forest by Lake Ashi
• Forest bathing led by a certified Forest Bathing Facilitator 
• Visiting a legendary Shinto shrine in the forest
• Experience Japanese Shinrin-yoku for your wellness and relaxation

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Details:

Starting Point and time:  Hakone-en (9am / 1pm)

Ending Point: Hakone-en

Tour duration:  About 3 hours 

What to bring:  Good walking shoes, water

What is included in the tour price: Certified Shinrin-Yoku Facilitator, entrance fee

What is excluded from the tour price: Transportation to the meeting point and between sites 

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

Join us for a 3-hour Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing) experience led by a certified facilitator. We will meet in Hakone-en before being transported by car to the trailhead, leaving the bustle behind as we approach a forest protected for centuries alongside a legendary Shinto shrine by Lake Ashi.

After a gentle half-hour walk through the quiet woodland, we will arrive at a peaceful corner surrounded by towering cedars and sacred stillness. Here, your certified guide will help you awaken your five senses. Feel the textures of moss and ancient bark, listen to the breeze through the canopy and the soft rustle of unseen life, and breathe deeply the rich, calming scent of the trees. Through simple invitations to slow down and observe, you will be guided to let go of distractions and immerse yourself in a rhythm of time that has flowed silently for hundreds of years.

By the end, you will carry more than deep relaxation. You will have touched a living piece of Japan’s spiritual landscape, sensing why this forest has been woven into Japanese culture for generations. You will leave with a genuine understanding of what Shinrin-Yoku truly means in the land where it was born. The experience concludes back in Hakone-en.

Shinrin-Yoku Forest Bathing along Hakone Lakeshore (Lake Ashi) Photo Gallery

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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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What guests say

“Just the right level of immersion into nature without being too physically exerting.”

— Paul M, verified TripAdvisor review

Frequently asked questions

Where and when does the Lake Ashi forest bathing tour meet?

Meet at Hakone-en at 9:00am or 1:00pm. The three-hour tour returns to the same pier.

How physically demanding is this shinrin-yoku experience?

It is a gentle, mindful experience with a short woodland walk and long pauses to engage the senses. It is not a strenuous hike.

What is included?

A certified shinrin-yoku facilitator and the entrance fee are included. Transport to the meeting point is not included.

What if the weather is unsafe?

Aki monitors local conditions. Unsafe weather or closures can lead to rescheduling or a refund under the weather policy; light rain may still allow the experience to proceed.

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