The 7 Best Volcano Hikes and Treks in Japan

1.Traverse Outer Rim of Hakone Caldera and Enjoy Onsen Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $158Our pick

Join a nationally certified guide for an 8 to 9 km hike along Hakone’s outer caldera rim. Climb 500 meters, walk a scenic ridge, then finish with local lunch and an onsen. The small group, limited to six, starts at Hakone-Yumoto Station at 8:30 am.

“This was a great day's hike. Good views and a very interesting and patient guide. I think it's best for active families or individuals and there is uneven terrain but it was delightful day. We are glad we did the hike even though it was foggy and we couldn't see Fuji.”

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2.Private Local Hiking to enjoy the nature and culture of Mt.Fuji

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $131

Join Yuki, a certified mountain guide who has climbed Mt. Fuji more than 40 times, for a private five to six hour outing around Kawaguchiko and Saiko. You’ll visit Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine, Aokigahara Forest, a sacred lava cave, and Sankodai viewpoint, then eat Yoshida udon and relax with optional matcha in a Japanese garden.

“We love the contact with nature and our tour guide was great, he was patient and even spent more time with us than the time alloted for the tour. He even bring us coffee, chocolate and snacks.”

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3.Mt.Fuji Trekking 1 Day Tour up to the summit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews

Start at Mount Fuji’s Fifth Station and follow the Yoshida Trail with a private guide. The standard route reaches Seventh Station at 2,700 meters, while a summit attempt can be arranged. Hotel pickup, transport, snacks, water, trekking poles, and oxygen cans are included. Strong fitness is required.

“The one day hike up Mt Fuji is absolutely not for the faint of heart. I've done hikes that are twice the length, but the first kilometer of Fuji absolutely wrecked me. The climb will be at a constant incline of at times that felt like 60 degree angles. Read more”

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4.Oiso: Adventure Hike to See Mt. Fuji & Historic Coastal Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 hours

Join Yuki, a licensed English-speaking guide, for a six-hour private walk through Oiso. Visit Japan’s first public beach, Takaku Shrine, Mt. Koma, Shonan-Daira, historic villas, and local seafood spots. The route combines a moderate hike, coastal views, old Tokaido history, and flexible stops.

“Thank you Yuki for such an amazing day! I didn’t know about Oiso until today! It’s really a lovely place where people can enjoy both the beauty of mountain and sea! It was nice to meet and become friend with other visitor as well. I’d love to come back in Autumn or Spring for breathtaking cherry blossom and red leaves view✨”

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5.Shizuoka : Mt Fuji Secret Canyon River Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $119Best value

Meet guide Tetsuya at Shin-Fuji Station for a four-hour river trek through a lava canyon near Mt. Fuji. You will swim in clear pools, climb, jump from rocks, and slide with a guide, equipment, photos, lockers, and spa access included.

“It was awesome, gorgeous and beautiful views, if there more that 5 starts, I will give it. Everything was well prepared and organized by the tour guy. This activity is a must do when you visit Japan. It will clear your mind.”

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6.Mt. Usu: Hike to the crater and see the stunning Lake Toya!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $161

Join guide Aidan for a 6.5-hour small-group hike up active Mt. Usu. Walk through forest to the crater path, enjoy views of Lake Toya, Mt. Yotei, Uchiura Bay and the Pacific, then visit a local eruption exhibition.

“Amazing guide! A very organized guy, has lots of knowledge about mount usu and its area and history. Very patient and takes the hike at our pace. Was very flexible with adjusting to our last minute plan changes. He also had extras for jackets and water for us! very sweet”

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7.Mt.Fuji climbing 1 Day Tour up to the summit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 day

You’ll ride from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, then hike toward the summit with an English-speaking chauffeur-guide. Masa, Yoshi, and Babu have guided recent climbs, carrying poles, snacks, water, oxygen cans, and a camera. The full ascent is demanding and weather dependent.

“It was a great tour. Both our guides were friendly and most importantly competent. My son was able to reach the summit with the help of our guide Babu and my wife had to come back with her guide. It was a great tour”

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