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Trails in Japan
52 trails found
ChallengingMountain Track
Kamikochi to Karasawa
Matsumoto
23 km1500m gain2-3 days
Kamikochi to Karasawa: A demanding 23km alpine traverse in Japan's Northern Alps. This 2-3 day route ascends from the popular Kamikochi valley into a dramatic wilderness, culminating in the Karasawa C…
ModeratePilgrimage Trail
Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage (Section)
Tokushima
1200 km24000m gain40-60 days
Walk a sacred path through Japan's Shikoku island on this moderate, 1200km pilgrimage section. This ancient route, often completed in stages over 40-60 days, visits 88 Buddhist temples linked to Kōbō…
ChallengingMountain Track
Mount Yarigatake Trek
Takayama
22 km1700m gain2-3 days
Ascend Japan's iconic "Spear of Heaven" on the Mount Yarigatake Trek. This demanding 22km route through the Northern Japan Alps offers a 2-3 day immersion in rugged alpine wilderness. Traverse dramati…
ModerateDay Walk
Nakasendo Trail (Magome to Tsumago)
Nagoya
8 km400m gain3-4 hours
Walk a historic 8km stretch of Japan's Nakasendo Trail between the preserved post towns of Magome and Tsumago. This moderate, 3-4 hour walk through the Kiso Valley's cedar forests follows ancient ston…
ModerateDay Walk
Tateyama Alpine Route
Toyama
37.2 km1975m gain6-8 hours
Traverse Japan's Northern Alps on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, a 37.2 km marvel connecting Toyama and Nagano. This moderate, 6-8 hour adventure isn't a single path but a unique blend of buses, ca…
ChallengingDay Walk
Mount Daisen Ascent
Yonago
9 km1100m gain6-8 hours
Ascend Mount Daisen, Japan's "Matterhorn," on this demanding 9km route. This 6-8 hour volcanic ascent in Tottori Prefecture offers a varied landscape, from dense forests to alpine meadows and rocky r…
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