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Trails in Japan
52 trails found
ModerateMountain Track
Mount Haku Trail
Kanazawa
16 km1871m gain1-2 days (8-10 hours per day)
Ascend Japan's Northern Alps on the Mount Haku Trail, a moderate 16km route offering diverse alpine landscapes. This demanding ascent rewards with panoramic views from rugged summits, showcasing prist…
EasyDay Walk
Oirase Gorge Trail
Towada
14.2 km250m gain4-5 hours
Wander through Japan's Oirase Gorge, a 14.2km easy walk through Towada-Hachimantai National Park. This serene route follows the Oirase River, showcasing countless cascades tumbling over mossy rocks an…
ModerateDay Walk
Mount Bandai Ascent
Koriyama
12 km850m gain5-7 hours
Ascend Japan's Mount Bandai for a moderate 12km day hike in Fukushima Prefecture. This volcanic summit offers stunning panoramas and a varied route through forests and past craters. Allow 5-7 hours fo…
ModerateDay Walk
Meiji no Mori Trail
Osaka
9 km400m gain3-4 hours
Meiji no Mori Trail: A moderate 9km walk near Osaka, Japan, leading through ancient forests and alongside a picturesque river to a stunning waterfall. This 3-4 hour route offers accessible natural bea…
ChallengingMountain Track
Mount Kumotori Trek
Tokyo
37 km1400m gain2-3 days
Ascend Mount Kumotori, Japan's highest Okutama peak, on this demanding 37km trek. Over 2-3 days, traverse diverse forest ecosystems and rugged terrain, culminating in breathtaking panoramas. This chal…
EasyDay Walk
Goshikinuma Pond Trail
Kitakata
3.6 km60m gain1-2 hours
Wander the Goshikinuma Pond Trail in Japan's Urabandai region, a 3.6km easy walk showcasing over twenty volcanic lakes. Witness a spectrum of vibrant colours, from emerald to sapphire, on this 1-2 hou…
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