Shinrin-yoku Forest Bathing Hakone Lakeshore

Hakone Shinrin-yoku (Forest Bathing) Tour 7

Shinrin-yoku /

Forest Bathing at Hakone Lakeshore

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

Shinrin-Yoku at Hakone Lakeshore

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Shinrin-yoku Forest Bathing at Hakone Lakeshore

Details:

Starting Point and time: Hakone Sightseeing Cruise Motohakone-ko Pier (9am / 1pm)

Ending Point: Hakone Sightseeing Cruise Motohakone-ko Pier

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: 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

Join us for a 3-hour Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing) experience led by a certified facilitator. We will meet in Moto-Hakone 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 Moto-Hakone.

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

Wandering in the native forests in Hakone

Shinri-yoku at Hakone Lakeshore

New foAutumn colour along the trailrest bathing shirin-yoku 2

Refreshing tea/coffee after the session

Learning what Shrinrin-yoku means for Japanese

The magic moments in Shinrin-yoku along Hakone Lakeshore

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Hakone Valley Hike and Wagashi Shop Visiting (Half-day)

Highlight of this hiking tour:

A hike in the Hakone Valley: Allowing you to connect with the ancient and powerful energies believed to reside in this picturesque region.
Cultural Immersion: Learning about the legends, history, and spiritual significance of Hakone from a guide.
Focus on Wellness: As the guide is trained as a Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) facilitator, you will learn how to relax and activate your senses in the native forest in this area.
A true “tea time” experience: Tea time at a wagashi shop that has a history of over a 100 year.

Valley Walk Website Cover Picture Dec 2025

Details:

Starting Point: Hakone Yumoto Station

Ending Point: Miyagino bashi bus stop

Tour duration: About 3.5 hours (depending on the hiking pace)

What to bring: Good walking shoes, water, small towel, transportation card (e.g. Suica) with deposit at least 1000 yen.

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 and tea/coffee at the wagashi shop.

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 – 35000 JPY

2 -3 persons – 17500 JPY each

4-6 persons -14000 JPY each

Full Description

Begin your tour with a stroll along peaceful trails, surrounded by lush greenery and riverside views. After about 30 minutes, reach the bottom of the valley, where you’ll find some picturesque spots for photography. Take a rest stop and enjoy some refreshing drinks provided by your guide.

This river spot is perfect for Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing. Breathe in the fresh air, listen to the sound of water, and rest your eyes on the patches of light coming through the leaves and branches.

After the rest stop, continue your way up to the opposite river bank. The total walk is about 3 km and takes around 1.5 hours, including the break.

At the end of the walk, enjoy afternoon tea at a dessert shop with over 100 years of history making Japanese confectionary. Chat with the owner and savor the snacks he makes.