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Mount Oyama Day Hike to the Summit

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Hike the sacred Mt. Oyama in Kanagawa Prefecture with a certified guide! Explore historic trails, Oyama Afuri Shrine, and panoramic views of Mount Fuji. Perfect for day hikers seeking culture and nature!

Private

Tanzawa

1 Day

All year

Low

Beginner

Highlights

  • Discover the Mt. Oyama's rich history
  • Visit the historic Oyama Afuri Shrine along the way.
  • Ride the scenic cable car up to Shimosha

Description

Rising like a majestic pyramid in Kanagawa Prefecture, Mt. Oyama has been a site of spiritual significance for centuries. During the Edo period, it drew over 200,000 worshippers each year, making it one of Japan’s most revered mountains.

Today, hikers can explore its serene trails, visit the historic Oyama Afuri Shrine, and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding Tanzawa Mountains and even Mount Fuji on clear days.

We’ll meet in the morning at Isehara Station (Odakyu Line, about 1 hour from Shinjuku). From there, we’ll travel together by bus or taxi to Mt. Oyama Station and take the scenic cable car up to Shimosha at 650 meters. From Shimosha, we’ll embark on a 2-hour hike to the summit of Mt. Oyama, enjoying the beautiful surroundings along the way, before descending back to Shimosha, which will take approximately another 2 hours.

Reach Mt. Oyama's summit! Reserve your spot now and experience one of Japan’s most iconic spiritual mountains!

Price includes

  • Guiding fee
  • Mountain guide expenses
  • Transport to the start of the trip

Price details

  • Please make sure you have accident insurance. If you are residing in Japan, I can help arrange it for you.

Meeting point

We can meet in Isehara, Kanagawa

Itinerary

Day 1: Mt Oyama Hike to the Summit!

Meet in the morning at Isehara Station (Odakyu Line, about 1 hour from Shinjuku Station). Together, we’ll take a bus or taxi to Mt. Oyama Station and ride the cable car up to Shimosha (650 m).

From there, we’ll hike to the summit of Mt. Oyama in approximately 2 hours, then return to Shimosha, which will take another 2 hours.

 

Details

More info

We recommend an easy hiking experience, such as Mt. Takao or Mt. Mitake, which you can do on your own. Expect about 5 hours to climb up and down a 600-meter steep slope.

90,000 JPY per group, for up to 6 people.

Equipment you will need to bring

Water bottle

Backpack

Lunch Box

About the guide

Guide profile image

Toru

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Languages

English | Japanese

Certificates

UIMLA | JMGA

Reviews with photos

Toru was a fantastic guide - if I could give higher than 5 stars, I would! He pro-actively communicated with me, provided clear input on what I needed for the hike/trek, and was flexible when the weather didn't cooperate with our original plans. He provided just the right amount of guidance to make sure I was hiking efficiently. He knew the best spots for getting great views of Mount Fuji, and shared history and cultural facts of different sights along the way. And much to my surprise, he packed everything we needed for a hot lunch at the summit. I highly recommend Toru! 5
Toru was a fantastic guide - if I could give higher than 5 stars, I would! He pro-actively communicated with me, provided clear input on what I needed for the hike/trek, and was flexible when the weather didn't cooperate with our original plans. He provided just the right amount of guidance to make sure I was hiking efficiently. He knew the best spots for getting great views of Mount Fuji, and shared history and cultural facts of different sights along the way. And much to my surprise, he packed everything we needed for a hot lunch at the summit. I highly recommend Toru! 5
Toru was a fantastic guide - if I could give higher than 5 stars, I would! He pro-actively communicated with me, provided clear input on what I needed for the hike/trek, and was flexible when the weather didn't cooperate with our original plans. He provided just the right amount of guidance to make sure I was hiking efficiently. He knew the best spots for getting great views of Mount Fuji, and shared history and cultural facts of different sights along the way. And much to my surprise, he packed everything we needed for a hot lunch at the summit. I highly recommend Toru! 5

What people are saying about this trip

Leesa

Toru was a fantastic guide - if I could give higher than 5 stars, I would! He pro-actively communicated with me, provided clear input on what I needed for the hike/trek, and was flexible when the weather didn't cooperate with our original plans. He provided just the right amount of guidance to make sure I was hiking efficiently. He knew the best spots for getting great views of Mount Fuji, and shared history and cultural facts of different sights along the way. And much to my surprise, he packed everything we needed for a hot lunch at the summit. I highly recommend Toru!

Toru was a fantastic guide - if I could give higher than 5 stars, I would! He pro-actively communicated with me, provided clear input on what I needed for the hike/trek, and was flexible when the weather didn't cooperate with our original plans. He provided just the right amount of guidance to make sure I was hiking efficiently. He knew the best spots for getting great views of Mount Fuji, and shared history and cultural facts of different sights along the way. And much to my surprise, he packed everything we needed for a hot lunch at the summit. I highly recommend Toru! Toru was a fantastic guide - if I could give higher than 5 stars, I would! He pro-actively communicated with me, provided clear input on what I needed for the hike/trek, and was flexible when the weather didn't cooperate with our original plans. He provided just the right amount of guidance to make sure I was hiking efficiently. He knew the best spots for getting great views of Mount Fuji, and shared history and cultural facts of different sights along the way. And much to my surprise, he packed everything we needed for a hot lunch at the summit. I highly recommend Toru! Toru was a fantastic guide - if I could give higher than 5 stars, I would! He pro-actively communicated with me, provided clear input on what I needed for the hike/trek, and was flexible when the weather didn't cooperate with our original plans. He provided just the right amount of guidance to make sure I was hiking efficiently. He knew the best spots for getting great views of Mount Fuji, and shared history and cultural facts of different sights along the way. And much to my surprise, he packed everything we needed for a hot lunch at the summit. I highly recommend Toru!

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