Experience local noodles, sweets, and hot springs

First day: 10 hours, second day: 9.5 hours

About 32,000 Japanese Yen～

Finding a taste of local, rural Japan is just what you can do on this nature and gourmet tour. Both your stomach and your eyes will thank you as you sample Japanese cuisine with the beautiful nature of the Tokyo Westside area serving as the backdrop. Even the hot spring where you’ll relax your stresses away offers delectable fare for that perfect pre or post-soak meal.

Day1

  • Walk
  • Train
  • Bus
  • Cable Car
  • Car

  • Depart hotel (around Tokyo Station)

    Train About 1.5 hours by JR Chuo Line and Keio Line trains

  • Arrive at Takaosanguchi Station on the Keio Line

    Walk 5 minutes

  • Mt. Takao Cable Car/Chair Lift

    Both the cable car and lift allow visitors to leisurely take in the beautiful foresty nature that leads up to the starting point of your journey up the revered Mt. Takao.

  • Depart Kiyotaki Station on the cable car
    Depart Sanroku Station on the chair lift

    Cable Car 6 minutes

    Chair Lift 12 minutes

  • Arrive at Takaosan Station on the cable car
    Arrive at Sanjo Station on the chair lift

    Walk

  • Walk around Mt. Takao

    Mt. Takao is one of the most popular mountain in Japan with about three million climbers annually. This stems from the area itself boasting a wide variety of attractions in addition to the 599-meter ascent itself, from the nearby museum, food stalls and picturesque views on the way up to cultural sites, nature-filled hikes, and high-end restaurants in the vicinity.

    Walk

  • Lunch

    (Recommended: Juitchome Chaya)


    This old-fashioned teahouse was established over 120 years ago in 1899. Located next to the Kasumidai Observation Deck, you can take in an unobstructed view of the surrounding scenery from the outside terrace while enjoying the varied menu that includes their signature soba noodles with tororo (grated yam) and freshly grilled dango, dumplings, japanese sweets.

    Walk 3 minutes on foot

  • Arrive at Mt. Takao Cable Car/Chair Lift
    Depart Takaosan Station on the cable car
    Depart Sanjo Station on the chair lift

    Cable Car 6 minutes

    Chair Lift 12 minutes

  • Arrive at Kiyotaki Station on the cable car
    Arrive at Sanroku Station on the chair lift

    Walk 5 minutes

  • Arrive at Takaosanguchi Station on the Keio Line

    Train 15 minutes by Keio Takao Line and JR Chuo Line trains

  • Arrive at JR Hachioji Station
    Walk around Hachioji
    Stay at a hotel near Hachioji Station

    Dinner

    (Recommended: Hachioji Ramen）


    Japan has many types of ramen, but Hachioji-style is a must for foreign visitors. The soy sauce base, rich with oil and chopped onions that make up the unique style are not easily found in Tokyo or abroad, so take this opportunity for a reasonable, unique, and delicious meal!

  • Dinner

Day2

  • Depart JR Hachioji Station

    Train About 1.5 hours by JR Chuo Line, Chuo Honsen Line, Fujikyuko trains

  • Arrive at Yamuramachi Station on Fujikyuko Line

    Walk around Yamuramachi Station


    Recommended：


    Naraya-Sweets

    When making sweets, Naraya places importance on the blessings of nature unique to its location at the northern foot of Mt. Fuji as well as the flavor of the ingredients.Recommended items are Okashi Tofu, a soymilk-based sweet that looks like tofu, and crispy cream puffs.

    Sugaya

    Established in 1892, Sugaya is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop.Karinto Manju uses handmade bean paste with time-honored flavor and dark molasses. It represents the shop’s strong commitment.

    Car 15 minutes by taxi

  • Tsuru City Hot Spring Tsukimachi-no-yu

    Lunch and hot spring experience


    Visitors can get a full onsen experience at this natural hot spring, complete with outdoor natural baths, whirlpools, and jacuzzi supplied by Tsuru's famous spring water. When done bathing, a cafeteria and lounge with local delicacies is also available.

    Car 15 minutes by taxi

  • Arrive at Tsurushi Station on Fujikyuko Line

    Train About 2 hours by Fujikyuko train and JR Kaiji Express on the Chuo Line train

  • Arrive at hotel in Tokyo