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Trails in Japan
52 trails found
ModerateDay Walk
Iya Valley Vine Bridge Hike
Tokushima
5 km300m gain3-4 hours
Hike Japan's remote Iya Valley and its iconic vine bridges on this moderate 5km walk. Traverse dramatic gorges and traditional villages, culminating at the legendary Kazurabashi, a thrilling suspensio…
ModerateDay Walk
Norikura Kogen Trails
Takayama
10 km400m gain3-5 hours
Ascend Japan's Norikura Kogen Trails for a moderate 10km walk through Chubu Sangaku National Park. This scenic route winds past pristine alpine lakes and ancient forests on the slopes of Mount Norikur…
ModerateDay Walk
Mount Rokko Traverse
Kobe
15 km900m gain6-8 hours
Mount Rokko Traverse: A moderate 15km day walk near Kobe, Japan, offering a diverse blend of urban accessibility and serene mountain landscapes. This 6-8 hour route winds through dense forests and ope…
ModerateDay Walk
Mount Aso Crater Walk
Kumamoto
2 km100m gain1-2 hours
Witness the raw power of Japan's most active volcano on the Mount Aso Crater Walk. This moderate 2km route on Kyushu Island offers a 1-2 hour immersion into a dramatic volcanic landscape. Ascend to a…
ModerateDay Walk
Kurobe Gorge Trail
Toyama
20 km800m gain6-8 hours
Immerse yourself in Japan's dramatic Japanese Alps on the Kurobe Gorge Trail. This moderate 20km day walk, taking 6-8 hours, winds through a rugged wilderness carved by the Kurobe River. Marvel at she…
EasyDay Walk
Todoroki Valley Trail
Tokyo
1.2 km20m gain1-2 hours
Escape Tokyo's bustle on the Todoroki Valley Trail, a 1.2km easy walk through a verdant gorge carved by the Yazawa River. This accessible nature break offers a refreshing natural sanctuary with cascad…
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