Hiking – Tokyo

Tokyo's walks range from city parks to suburban mountains. Peaks like Takao and Mitake are about an hour away by train.

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  1. Mount Takao

    Outside the city – about 1 hours

    A popular mountain with temples and Fuji views, recommended by Michelin.

    Category
    Mountain
    Duration
    3.5 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    October to November
    Distance
    3.8 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    1.5 h
    Starting point
    Takaosanguchi Station
    Elevation gain
    400 m

    Tip: Take the cable car up and walk down.

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  2. Shinjuku Gyoen

    A park with Japanese, French and English gardens, ideal for blossoms and autumn leaves.

    Category
    Park
    Duration
    2 h
    Price
    $
    Best time
    Late March to early April (cherry blossom)
    Distance
    3.5 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    1.2 h
    Starting point
    Shinjuku Gyoen Gate
    Elevation gain
    5 m

    Tip: Alcohol is not allowed; bring food for a picnic instead.

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  3. Mount Mitake

    Outside the city – about 1.5 hours

    A sacred mountain with a shrine, forest paths and the Rock Garden gorge.

    Category
    Mountain
    Duration
    4.5 h
    Price
    $
    Best time
    October to November
    Distance
    9 km
    Difficulty
    Moderate
    Time
    4 h
    Starting point
    Mitake Station
    Elevation gain
    450 m

    Tip: The cable car shortens the first steep section.

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  4. Yoyogi Park

    Wide lawns and tree-lined paths beside Meiji Shrine, with weekend performances.

    Category
    Park
    Duration
    1.5 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Late March to early April (cherry blossom)
    Distance
    3 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    1 h
    Starting point
    Harajuku Station
    Elevation gain
    10 m

    Tip: Come on Sundays for street music and performances.

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  5. Odaiba Seaside Park

    A bayside promenade with views of Rainbow Bridge and the skyline.

    Category
    Coast
    Duration
    1.5 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Evening
    Distance
    2.5 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    1 h
    Starting point
    Odaiba-kaihinkōen Station
    Elevation gain
    0 m

    Tip: Walk at sunset and stay for the evening lights.

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  6. Mount Oyama

    Outside the city – about 1.5 hours

    A Kanagawa mountain climbed by pilgrims since Edo times, with city and sea views.

    Category
    Mountain
    Duration
    5.5 h
    Price
    $
    Best time
    October to November
    Distance
    8 km
    Difficulty
    Moderate
    Time
    4.5 h
    Starting point
    Ōyama Cable Car lower station
    Elevation gain
    800 m

    Tip: Wear hiking shoes; the paths are slippery when wet.

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  7. Rikugien Garden

    A short circuit round the pond in an Edo-period strolling garden.

    Category
    Park
    Duration
    1.3 h
    Price
    $
    Best time
    October to November
    Distance
    1.5 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    0.8 h
    Starting point
    Komagome Station
    Elevation gain
    5 m

    Tip: The autumn leaves are lit up on some evenings.

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  8. Kasai Rinkai Park

    A park in east Tokyo with a giant Ferris wheel, bird-watching spots and shoreline paths.

    Category
    Park
    Duration
    2 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Year-round
    Distance
    4 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    1.5 h
    Starting point
    Kasai-rinkaikōen Station
    Elevation gain
    5 m

    Tip: Bring binoculars for the bird-watching area.

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