​富士 Fuji Forest Bathing
Mt. Fuji is known as Japan's highest mountain but the lower area is also home to a stunning forest. Dip into the Japanese art of forest bathing. Allow your senses to be filled by nature and the beauty of mt. fuji. The trip includes a private vehicle, lunch and an onsen at the end of the day.
55,000 JPY
Fuji Forest Bathing Overview
9:00 Meet your guide at either Gotemba or Odawara Station. Gotemba is best for people staying near Shinjuku and uses a highway bus. Odawara is best for those in Tokyo and uses the shinkansen. Meeting in the station we will discuss the day and make any preperations we need before heading out. This will include snacks and drinks.
10:00 Arriving at Gotemba 5th station we will start our hike into the lower forests of Mt. Fuji. The hike takes us into the heart of the fuji forest and includes several stimulating sights along the way from waterfalls to quiet glades.
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12:00 Here we will arrive in a moss covered glade where we will quietly have some of the snacks we brought earlier and start our forest bathing. This includes enjoying the sounds of the forest that surrounds us as well as the trees and light from the sun around us. Forest bathing is a relatively simple activity but good for the body and mind especially in the middle of busy traveling.
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2:00 As we start to return to the car at the 5th station our route will take us by two popular twin peaks and the tree line of the fuji forest. With good weather we will have stunning view as the mountain towers above us.
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3:00 Back at the car we will start our return to the drop of spot on the way getting some late lunch at a local restaurant. This is often a heart meal of tonkatsu which is famous in the area.
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4:30/5:00 Wrapping up our day at either a local station or your hotel we will be in a perfect place for you to continue your trip around Japan refreshed after our forest bathing.
Details
The trip cost a total of 55,000 JPY for up to two people. For every additional person there is an extra charge of 5000 JPY to cover lunch's and onsen's.
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Some costs such as extra snacks and drinks are not included and will require your own cash.
What to bring?
​You will need some comfortable outdoor footwear or hiking shoes as well as clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Some drinks and snacks in a backpack you don't mind getting dirty.
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Suitable rain wear and an extra warm layer. If you do not have these please let us know in advance. You may be able to borrow.
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Baggage may also be left in the car. Please let us know how much you have and we can advise about the best thing to do.
Is this for me?
This trip is a prefect break in your travels around Japan. Ideally positioned in between Tokyo and Kyoto enjoy a day away from the crowds and focusing on a different part of Japanese culture. Forest bathing is for those who are looking to step away from the stress of daily life and are curious about the flora and fauna as well as practicing relaxation.
