A Spring Hike up Mt. Kintoki

A great day hike with views of Mt. Fuji and Hakone

Hana Joy Jun 01, 2013 - 1 min read

The view of the surrounding mountains is really breathtaking

View of Mt. Fuji from the Otome pass trail

Parts of the trail can be fairly challenging

Packing a bento is a good idea, although there are two mountain shops that sell simple food and souvenirs

The top has some great areas for a picnic overlooking Hakone

There is also a Kintoki Shrine at the base of one of the trails

Mt. Kintoki is a great hike, as well as a culturally important mountain. It is the legendary home of Kintaro, a magical boy. There are many trails to access the mountain, and some of them can be pretty challenging. [Editor's note: no longer offered — we recommend the Hakone Free Pass] Additionally, there is a bus pass offered by the Hakone Tozan bus that covers all of the bus stops with access to the mountain. At 1,300 yen per person, it is a good deal if you are planning on ascending from most of the trailheads.

Hana Joy @hana.joy

I'm working here in Japan as a member of the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET). Originally from the Northern California area, I am a recent graduate with a degree in International Affairs.Living in Japan provides the opportunity for unique and continued insights into the local flavor of a...