Travel Guide Hiking trails in Japan

Hiking trails in Japan

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For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Japan. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hikes.

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The 10 Most Beautiful hikes in Japan

Hiking Route · Akiota-cho

Sandankyo 2-hour walking course

Premium content Difficulty moderate

5.5 km

1:57 h

186 m

Omoteginsa course in Sandankyo. It is possible to take a stroll without strain in terms of time and physical strength and reach one of the main attractions of Sandankyo, the Black Abyss.

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Hiking Route · Iwate

Hachimantai Hachimantai Course that takes in the Kuroyachi Marsh, Hachimantai summit and Naganuma.

Premium content Difficulty easy

12.4 km

3:57 h

386 m

635 m

This course offers a highland floristry, a tour of lakes and marshes, and a great view of Hachimantai from two lookout points. At the end of the course there is a stop at a hot spring.

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Hiking Route · Kotohira-cho

Konpira-gu Shrine worship course

Premium content Difficulty moderate

5.8 km

2:13 h

357 m

Since ancient times, many people have wished to visit Konpira mairi at least once in their lives, along with Ise mairi and Fuji ko (pilgrimage to Ise). The route takes visitors from the station through the approach to the shrine, which is crowded with shops, past the main shrine and up to the inner shrine.

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Hiking Route · Kagoshima

Lava Lagoon Walkway

Premium content Difficulty moderate

2.8 km

0:43 h

27 m

3 m

A 3 km long promenade linking Sakurajima Lava Nagisa Park and the Karasujima Observatory. This unusual course, built on a lava field, has been selected as one of the 100 best walking trails in Japan.

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Tenkawa Village, Yoshino-gun, Nara Prefecture, Japan Autumn Mitara Valley

Hiking Route · Tenkawa-mura

Mitara Gorge Hiking Trail

recommended route Difficulty moderate

7 km

2:25 h

313 m

97 m

This course takes hikers through the Mitarai Valley in Tenkawa Village, which is said to be the best valley in the Kinki region. Not only can you hike surrounded by greenery, but you can also shop for Tenkawa souvenirs and enjoy the Dorogawa hot springs.

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Hiking Route · Hokkaido

Niseko Swamp Tour Course

Premium content Difficulty moderate

8.2 km

2:36 h

351 m

352 m

A hiking course that takes in the lakes and marshes that dot the Niseko mountain range, admires the marshland plants that bloom throughout the season, and views of the majestic Niseko mountains.

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Hiking Route · Toyama

Mikuliga Pond Circuit course.

Premium content Difficulty easy

1.9 km

0:33 h

49 m

50 m

Although it starts at the highest point of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, it is the easiest hike on the Alpine Route. In addition to the spectacular views of Mikuriga Pond and Murodou-daira, this course is packed with highlights such as grouse and alpine flora.

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Hiking Route · Japan

From Mt. Rokko to Arima Hot Spring

recommended route Difficulty moderate

12.1 km

5:00 h

926 m

602 m

Introduction of mountain trails that are loved by many people in Kobe

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Hiking Route · Saitama

Hodosan via Omotesando, Nagatoro Alps Mampukuji Course

Premium content Difficulty moderate

8.6 km

2:53 h

405 m

408 m

There are many attractions on the course, such as a plum orchard, a wax flower garden and a small zoo. A ropeway runs from the foot of the mountain to near the summit, so you can use it depending on your physical condition and fitness.

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Hiking Route · Japan

Hachimantai summit and swamp tour course

Premium content Difficulty moderate

5.1 km

1:28 h

72 m

73 m

This course takes visitors to the summit of Hachimantai, one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains, as well as to the observatory and crater swamps near the summit.

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