Friday 10th April 2026

Arrive Tokyo

It’s arrival day today into the bustling city of Tokyo.

For those travelling on the flight with your Women’s Fitness Adventures CREW Leader, or arriving at the airport around the same time, we will transfer together to our hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel style: Twin share. Far East Village Hotel Asakusa

Saturday 11th April 2026

Exploring Tokyo

It’s a day of exploring this exciting city on foot. Starting out with a Private Walking Tour.

Explore the wonderful traditional area of Asakusa wander the streets, take a Rickshaw ride (30 mins hours), enjoy lunch in a traditional Japanese Restaurant, walk to Kappabashi Kitchenware Town then to Ueno Park.

We arrive back to the hotel late afternoon for a briefing with our Hike Leaders before connecting with your fellow adventurers over our traditional Welcome Dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel style: Twin share

Meals: Breakfast |  Lunch | Dinner

Sunday 12th April 2026

Hike Hakone Hachiri

It’s our first hike day today and it is an early start by train to the beginning of the trailhead.

Along with our packs, we have a small overnight bag for tonight’s accommodation and our larger cases will be taken to our accommodation in 2 days time.

Upon alighting at the station, we make our way around the western shore of the beautiful Lake Ashi (crater lake), stopping for a picnic lunch on a secluded beach enroute.

Admire the lush forest new spring leaves creating a kaleidoscope of greens contrasting against darker green conifers and moss.

Late afternoon we take a local transfer to Shuzenji – if the skies are clear you’ll have views of Mt Fuji!

Our accommodation tonight has an Onsen which you are welcome to use.

Accommodation: Hotel style: Twin share

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Hiking Distance: Approx. 12km

NOTE: We are out ALL day regardless of hiking distance

Monday 13th April 2026

Hakone Hachiri | Old Shimoda Foot Highway

Today our circuit hike is up through virgin beech forest, trunks centuries old creating a park-like atmosphere.

Our picnic lunch destination is Hacho Pond, a small crater lake at altitude offering 360-degree panoramic views of the Izu Peninsula, Mt Fuji (weather permitting), and the Pacific from the summit.

As we hike downhill, we finish near the starting point (ending the circuit) and round off the day with a short walk around the coast to our accommodation – where our larger bags are waiting.

There’s time to freshen up before heading out to dinner next door.

Accommodation: Hotel style: Twin share

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Hiking Distance: Approx. 12km

NOTE: We are out ALL day regardless of hiking distance

Tuesday 14th April 2026

Hike Hakone Hachiri | Shomoda & South Izu

After breakfast we take the train to Shimoda and start our hike along Perry Road, following the footprints of 19th century US Pacific Fleet’s Commodore Perry as he made landfall here, to negotiate the opening up of Japan to the world.

We take a walk around Shimoda’s pretty harbor taking in the history of Japan’s first contact with the outside world after 250 years of seclusion.

From Shimoda, we have a quick bus transfer southwards before our walk to the volcanic coastline, taking in the mighty Pacific Ocean rolling in from Sagami Bay to the East.

Our afternoon is a delightful hike along varied volcanic coastlines and through quiet coastal resort villages, finishing at our accommodation for the night.

Accommodation: Hotel style: Twin share

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Hiking Distance: Approx. 15km

NOTE: We are out ALL day regardless of hiking distance.

Wednesday 15th April 2026

Hike Hakone Hachiri | Jogasaki Coastline

Today’s plan is similar to day 3 where we pack a small overnight bag for tonight’s accommodation and our larger bags go forward to the following nights accommodation.

We start with a local bus and train ride as we travel northwards up the scenic east coast of Izu Peninsula to commence our hike. There’s time here before we start to purchase our picnic lunch from the local convenience store.

Our hike today is the Jogasaki Coastal Trail and it is an excellent opportunity to appreciate the power of volcanic and tectonic forces. The cliff-top walk is over ancient lava flows that have oozed out into the Pacific before solidifying into its present form. From here we can take in the stunning views of Sagami Bay and breakers rolling in from the Pacific Ocean.

We finish the day with another train ride, progressing further north along Izu’s east coast to Atami, our overnight accommodation town.

Our accommodation tonight has an Onsen, which you are welcome to use.

Accommodation: Hotel style: Twin share

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Hiking Distance: Approx. 10km

NOTE: We are out ALL day regardless of hiking distance.

Thursday 16th April 2026

Hike Hakone Hachiri | Jogasaki Coastline

To get to the start of the trail today we take a bus and a taxi to the high point above the Atami township. We hike steadily uphill to Mt Kurotake summit at 800m, where there are breathtaking views of Mt Fuji (weather permitting). It’s a loop hike around a small, natural pond at altitude. We descend and retrace our steps back to the hotel.

Our accommodation tonight has an Onsen, which you are welcome to use.

Accommodation: Hotel style: Twin share

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Hiking distance: 8km

NOTE: We are out ALL day regardless of hiking distance.

Friday 17th April 2026

City to Mountains

There’s time to relax this morning as we get ready to leave the Izu Peninsula and head to our  Glamping Destination.

Around midday we gather at the Atami Station to take the train to Shin Fuji Station where we meet our guide for this second part of our adventure.

It’s a short transfer to our glamping accommodation and enroute we take a walk around the striking Mt. Fuji Heritage Centre. This is also a great spot for lunch.

After lunch we continue the drive on to our Glamping retreat, our home for the next 3 nights.

Accommodation: Glamping: Quad share with shared bathrooms

Meals: Breakfast |Lunch| Dinner

Saturday 18th April 2026

Mt. Nature Hike

After breakfast we spend the day hiking the area exploring the Shiraito Waterfalls, Lake Tanuki and Jinba Waterfalls.

These trails are quieter and less crowded – offering a sanctuary in a busy country.

Tonight we experience a local restaurant for dinner tonight!

Accommodation: Glamping: Quad share with shared bathrooms

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Hiking distance: Approx. 15km

NOTE: We are out ALL day regardless of hiking distance.

Sunday 19th April 2026

Mt Fuji Culture Hike

It’s another beautiful day of hiking today as we make our way along the Tokai Nature Trail, visiting local shrines and temples.

We hike through villages and visit the Nishiyama Honmonji Temple.

Tonight is our Traditional Celebration and Awards Dinner at a local Guesthouse. A night to remember.

Accommodation: Glamping: Quad share with shared bathrooms

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Hiking distance: Approx. 15km

NOTE: We are out ALL day regardless of hiking distance

Monday 20th April 2026

Sunrise walk & Departure Day

It’s departure day today but not before an early morning wake up walk (before breakfast) around Lake Tanuki to catch the sunrise.

We return to our accommodation for breakfast before we catch our transfer to the station, meet our guides and take the Narita Airport Express to the airport for check in and onward travel.

Meals: Breakfast

This adventure provides you with a mix of hotel style accommodation in twin share rooms and Glamping Tents in quad share rooms (shared bathrooms).

So at the end of a day’s adventure you can have a hot shower and a comfy bed and relax so you are refreshed and ready to hike again the following day.

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Airport transfers are included if arriving around the same time as your Women’s Fitness Adventures C.R.E.W Leader.

All other transfers form part of your adventure and are included.

All vehicles we travel in are Commercially Approved vehicles.

From the moment you land in Tokyo (or on the plane if you decide to travel together), until the time of your return, your Women’s Fitness Adventures C.R.E.W Leader is with you every step of the way.

Assisting your Women’s Fitness Adventures C.R.E.W Leader is One Local Guide with comprehensive knowledge of the local history, flora and fauna. Our guides have many years of experience in the region.

Our goal is to deliver you a world class adventure in the vibrant and unique country of Japan.

Within a few weeks of your booking being confirmed, you will have access to your Gear and Packing list.

By sticking to the list, you will be well prepared for the Japan Fitness Adventure.

If you are new to adventures and do not have the gear, we recommend you watch the Masterclasses on topics such as boots, backpacks and raincoats.

Additionally, make contact with us via the Facebook Group or by contacting the office.

Your membership gives you access to a discount with our Adventure Store partner based in Brisbane. This generous discount is available for use in store, online or over the phone – so can be accessed wherever you live.

Your C.R.E.W Leaders are carrying Emergency Communications Equipment and a group first aid kit.

The Japan Fitness Adventure comes complete with its very own private Facebook Group.

This is designed specifically for maximum interaction and communication, to ensure you never miss a moment in the lead up.

Additionally there is an online C.R.E.W Member meeting, designed to bring the group together and check in on training updates.

Safety is our number one priority.

Your Women’s Fitness Adventures Host is fully trained in Remote Area First Aid and holds current CPR Qualifications

In addition, we carry a group first aid kit and emergency communications equipment.

We have partnered with local Guides to ensure that your adventure has the right mix of local flavour. Our Professional guides knowledge of the area is second to none, with a comprehensive understanding of the local history, flora and fauna.

Combined with our local professional guide is your Women’s Fitness Adventures C.R.E.W Leader who has extensive experience in trekking and hiking, knowledge of gear and equipment and a passion for women’s fitness and health.

From the moment you book on to the Japan Fitness Adventure, you will begin to make new friends.

Once your payment is confirmed, there is a Closed Facebook Group Page that you have access to, whereby you can converse with your fellow hikers.

Our multi day hikes are transformational. Some kind of “magic” happens with the group.

The adventures are the opportunity to create priceless memories and forge lasting friendships in one of the most beautiful unique countries in the world – Japan.

Here is what Janet had to say when asked what she liked best about Women’s Fitness Adventures

“The wonderful C.R.E.W members, so supportive, caring and interesting.”

The days in Japan are outstanding with such a variety of history and landscape on offer.

We have graded the adventure moderate due to:

• Consecutive days hiking with a minimum of 5 – 7kg in your day pack
• Our hiking trails are well trodden, however can sometimes be uneven underfoot.
• There are several ascents and descents that are steep but manageable.

A MODERATE or above level of fitness is required.

What this means is:

• There are consecutive days hiking where we are out “all day”, so having a good level of endurance (the ability to be out hiking all day) is necessary
• The hiking consists of hills, and paths that are uneven underfoot. You need good balance & stability.
• A good level of cardio fitness is required – so being able to recover your breath after hiking hills; hiking up hills/stairs without stopping.
• Strength in your legs is required so that you can handle the distance over time.
• You will need to keep an average pace of 4km/hour over each and every day for the duration of the hikes.

The Japan Fitness Adventure is graded MODERATE.

The hiking is moderate with daily hikes ranging from 10 – 12km.

The terrain is undulating and it continually is either ascending or descending.

One of the most common asked questions is “Will I be fit enough?”

As soon as you book into the Japan Fitness Adventure you can get started with training.

Through booking into the adventure early and allowing time to train, those with a current introductory plus level of fitness will find this an achievable goal – provided you put in the training.

Here’s what you get:

• A 12 week hike training plan relevant to your adventure.
• A structured ONLINE Adventure Meeting that covers fitness motivation, gear & equipment, logistics and more. AND introduces you to the rest of the group.
• Access to the closed Japan Fitness Adventure Facebook Group – which provides your fitness accountability.

Your ONLINE training program has been developed by Women’s Fitness Adventures, based on years of experience and qualifications in both the fitness industry and hiking in the outdoors.

By following (that is “doing”) our training programs and actively moving “toward” your adventure you will become Adventure Ready.

If you are unsure as to your current fitness level please use this handy resource: How to find your hiking fitness level

It is important to come along with an open mind ready for an awesome experience whatever the weather. It is very important you bring the right gear for the conditions.

April in Tokyo and surrounds the temperature is mild and pleasant with averages around 14°C, with highs of 19°C and lows of a mild 10°C at night.

A comprehensive gear list will be provided once we have secured your booking.

In the event of extreme weather conditions, the adventure may vary from the itinerary. Please be aware of this and accept this as part of the adventure.

Your personal safety is our highest priority.

The itinerary is also subject to change with any change in community regulations as well as governmental changes and natural circumstances beyond our control.

The following items are INCLUDED as part of the adventure

• All transfers and train journeys that form part of the daily activities whilst on the adventure
• 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 10 dinners including our Welcome Dinner and Traditional Celebration and Awards evening
• Nightly accommodation – twin share in hotel/cabin style accommodation
• Your Women’s Fitness Adventures C.R.E.W Leader
• Qualified Local Guide
• All necessary permits and licenses
• Public Liability insurance
• Comprehensive First Aid Kit and emergency communications equipment
• Hike Training Plan

The following items are NOT included as part of the adventure:

• Airfares
• Transfers other than specified
• Tips and gratuities
• Alcohol
• Souvenirs and gifts
• Meals and food not specified on the itinerary
• Entrance fees unless specified
• Items of a personal nature that you may wish to purchase
• Travel Insurance

Hiking in Japan – Hakone Hachiri & Beyond 10th-20th April 2026

A Quick Guide to Our Booking Terms and Conditions

We’re thrilled you’re considering joining us for the Hiking in Japan Hakone Hachiri and Beyond Fitness Adventure. Here’s a simple breakdown of what to expect when you book:

Payments: Start your adventure with us by securing your spot with a 35% non-refundable payment. We’ll provide the specific payment deadlines below for your convenience.

Cancellation Policy: Life happens, and we understand. If you need to cancel, just let us know in writing. Below you’ll find important dates and the associated cancellation fees.

• Travel Insurance: To ensure everyone has peace of mind, travel insurance is required shortly after your booking—within five days. Your policy should cover everything from medical emergencies to trip cancellations.

• Itinerary Changes: Adventures are full of surprises! Sometimes, external factors may necessitate itinerary changes. While we can’t offer refunds for these changes, we strive to ensure every adventure is as amazing as planned.

• If you have specific dietary requirements (including dairy-free, gluten-free, or vegan), please inform us prior to booking, as additional charges may apply based on requirements from our suppliers. We’ll do our best to accommodate your needs, but some requests may require prior discussion and approval.

Once you make your first payment, we’ll send you a document with all the details of these terms. Please read it carefully, sign via DocuSign, and return it to us to confirm your spot.

For all the details and to read our full terms, Please read the pdf for this adventure

We can’t wait to have you on this adventure!

Our fabulous adventures allow you to create memories and friendships that last a lifetime. At Women’s Fitness Adventures we are also committed to sustainable adventures so that the places and spaces we go will also last well beyond our lifetime and the many generations to follow. Sustainability starts when you join our community and never ends.

We are committed to the principles of minimal impact, leave no trace, tread lightly and give back to the local community. Here’s how we do that for all of our adventures (short and long).

Consumables

• We encourage “no plastics” so bringing refillable water bottles, reusable cups and cutlery where applicable and using lunchboxes where plastic can be minimised.
• It’s a leave no trace principle, so all food scraps, toilet waste and rubbish items are carried out. (See our Masterclass on Toileting for the Trail).
• We are committed to reducing paper waste inside our organisation and have implemented a paperless booking system.

Transport

• We encourage the use of public transport or carpooling to minimise the use of motor vehicles.
• When flying, we encourage you to offset your emissions by purchasing carbon offsets.

Minimal impact

• We have a “tread lightly” policy where we stay on known tracks and paths, minimising our impact to bush, plants and wildlife.
• Before we embark on an adventure or trail, we brief you on the flora, fauna and any other considerations that form the uniqueness of the environment so that you understand and appreciate the minimal impact approach.

Accommodation & Adventure Partners

• Where possible we partner with fellow Eco Certified businesses who follow the same eco philosophies.
• Our destinations are all pre-arranged and when we camp we do so in designated campsites.
• Our adventures have all the applicable National Park permits and licenses to operate.
• Our “give back” policy also applies to the locations we stay – choosing local operators, businesses and townships where funds spent go directly to small business owners – doing our part to create sustainable communities.