Hi all, could I please get some feedback on the following itinerary? We are a couple in our 40s and traveling between 22nd of March to 3rd of April 2026, flying into Tokyo. This is our 2nd trip and has done all the touristy stuff. Wanting to experience more nature and focus on hiking but still having the opportunity to see some cherry blossom along the way. Much appreciated.
Day 1 : Arrival / light walk
Arrive at Haneda or Narita → Tachikawa train – Light exploration: Showa Kinen Park/Tamagawa Josui Greenway for cherry blossom stroll
Stay in Tachikawa
Day 2: Mt Takao
Trail 6: Forest path for quieter experience
– Optional: Monkey park or Yakuoin Temple visit – Cable car to save energy
Stay in Tachikawa
Day 3 : Mt Jinba → Mt Takao Ridge
– Start early: Bus from Takao Station to Jinba Kogenshita – Ridge hike: Mt Jinba → Mt Takao – Take return bus from Takao Station
Stay in Tachikawa
Day 4: Recovery / explore city cherry blossom ,
Maybe go into Tokyo?
Stay in Tachikawa
Day 5: Mt Mitake
Train to Ōme → Mitake Station → Mitakesan → Mt Hinode → return – Optional evening cherry blossom walk along Ōme Riverside
Stay in Ome or Stay in Okutama
Day 6 Okutama lake / short trails
Okutama Dam Walk • Floating Bridge / Drum Bridge Walk • Mukashi Michi (Old Road Trail) short section
Stay in Okutama
Day 7 Mt Nokogiri
Main Trail: Ropeway top → Nihon-ji Daibutsu → Hell Valley → Ropeway descent OR Coastal Ridge Loop: Ropeway top → Ridge → Sawtooth Ridge → return , can we do both cover sawtooth ridge and Nihon Ji?
Stay in Tachikawa
Day 8 Rest / local town explore
Any suggestion for exploring ?
Stay in Tachikawa
Day 9 Nagatoro / Chichibu • Nagatoro River walk / gorge boat ride• Chichibu Shrine + Saitama hike
Stay in Tachikawa or Nagatoro?
Day 10 light walk / travel home
Stay in Tachikawa
Day 11 fly out
by harpyleah