Hakone forest bathing reviews

Where guests come to breathe again

★★★★★

5.0 average from 135 guest reviews

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Guests come for different reasons: a quieter day, time among old trees, or a more personal view of Hakone. These are their own reflections on the walks, the temple and the onsen.

★★★★★
“This tour may well have been the highlight of our entire trip — the entire experience was nothing short of perfection.”
John G · Forest Bathing in Temple & Onsen Verify this review ↗
★★★★★
“The combination of towering cedar and cypress trees, the waterfalls and zen gardens really made the trip magical. Finally the onsen, sitting in nature in the thermal pools, was heaven. Very highly recommend it!”
suchitra s · Feb 2026 Verify this review ↗
★★★★★
“An incredible hike through history! Walking along the ancient, 400-year-old cobblestone trail felt like stepping back into Japan. The trail is lined with massive, towering cedar trees. A perfect mix of culture and nature!”
Glopal22 · “Must do in Hakone!” Verify this review ↗
★★★★★
“The walk to the temple through the forest was breathtaking. The temple was serene and not overcrowded with tourists. Getting to relax in the onsen was rejuvenating and incredibly relaxing. A unique and peaceful perspective on Tokyo’s surroundings.”
Gus · White Haven, PA Verify this review ↗
★★★★★
“We had a wonderful day in enchanting places. The temple complex exudes a unique magic, far away from the crowds of tourists. An absolute recommendation for all those looking for mindfulness on their trip to Japan.”
Tobias · Wangen im Allgäu, Germany Verify this review ↗
★★★★★
Ancient cedar path
Guide shares Buddhist whispers
Lens captures stillness


Warm lunch, laughter shared
Onsen steam melts daylight
Soul finds temple peace
Dan · a review written as haiku Verify this review ↗
★★★★★
“This hike is epic. We walked 20,000 steps but didn’t even notice because it was so beautiful. Aki’s deep knowledge of the Old Tokaido Road and the significance of each place made it really special.”
Trek404576 · “Hike through history” Verify this review ↗
★★★★★
“A serene setting among giant cedars with few visitors. Akihiro, the knowledgeable and friendly local owner, gave us a personalized guided forest-bathing tour that ended with a soak in an onsen.”
Karen K · Jul 2026 Verify this review ↗
★★★★★
“It was refreshing to escape the city and immerse ourselves in the natural beauty of the countryside. The pace was perfect — the perfect day trip from Tokyo for anyone seeking peace.”
John · Rutherford, NJ Verify this review ↗

Come breathe with us

Join a small-group forest bathing and onsen experience in the ancient forests of Hakone and Odawara — a gentle, restorative day trip just an hour from Tokyo.

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