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Alpine Trails in Nagano

Explore alpine trails in Nagano, Japan

9 trails found

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Shiomi-dake

Alpine

Remote Southern Alps peak with sweeping views of Mt. Fuji and the Southern Alps.

Chubu24km16h1800m

Moderate

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Daikiretto Traverse

Alpine

Japan's most famous knife-edge ridge connecting Minami-dake and Kitahotaka.

Chubu12km10h1200m

Expert

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Oku-Hotaka

Alpine

Third highest peak in Japan with technical scrambling in the Northern Alps.

Chubu25km16h1900m

Difficult

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Mt. Kiso-Komagatake

Alpine

Central Alps peak easily accessed by ropeway to Senjojiki Cirque.

Chubu5km4h450m

Moderate

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Mt. Senjogatake

Alpine

Queen of the Southern Alps with gentle ridges and cirque landscapes.

Chubu12km8h1100m

Moderate

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Mt. Ontake

Alpine

Sacred volcanic peak straddling Nagano and Gifu with mountain worship history.

Chubu10km7h1100m

Moderate

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Mt. Norikura

Alpine

Easiest 3,000-meter peak in Japan accessible by bus to 2,700 meters.

Chubu6km3h350m

Moderate

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Mt. Shirouma

Alpine

Popular Northern Alps peak with a large snow field approach and alpine flowers.

Chubu16km12h1700m

Moderate

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Yarigatake

Alpine

The Matterhorn of Japan with a distinctive spear-shaped summit requiring scrambling.

Chubu22km14h1800m

Difficult

About Alpine Trails in Nagano

Nagano offers 9 alpine trails for outdoor enthusiasts. Challenge yourself with high-altitude trails offering stunning mountain vistas. Browse our curated selection to find the perfect trail for your next adventure in Nagano.