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Moderate autumn hikes in Japan | Hike in Japan

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Moderate autumn hikes in Japan

35 trails found

Use this page when your hiking search starts with both effort level and timing, such as easy autumn hikes near a city base or difficult summer routes in the Japan Alps. Combining difficulty with season keeps the page focused on practical planning.

The 35 trails below are selected from published best-season notes. Compare distance, elevation gain, duration, and transit access alongside the season label, then step back to all trails, day hikes, or regional pages if you need a wider route shortlist.

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Same difficulty Day hikes Chubu mountain routes

Mt. Rokko - Day Hike

Mt. Rokko

Classic Kobe day hike linking forested slopes, city viewpoints, and the Rokko ridge above Osaka Bay.

Kansai12km5h850m

Nokogiriyama - Day Hike

Nokogiriyama

Unique saw-toothed mountain in Chiba with a cliff lookout and giant Buddha carving.

Kanto5.5km3h330m

Mt. Oyama - Day Hike

Mt. Oyama

Historic pilgrimage mountain in Kanagawa with shrine and tofu cuisine.

Kanto7.5km4.5h680m

Mt. Kaimon - Day Hike

Mt. Kaimon

Perfectly conical volcano at the southern tip of Kyushu, known as Satsuma Fuji.

Kyushu8km5h830m

Mt. Aso Nakadake - Day Hike

Mt. Aso Nakadake

Active volcanic crater hike in the world's largest caldera.

Kyushu6km3h350m

Kamikochi to Myojin Pond - Day Hike

Kamikochi to Myojin Pond

Scenic 6km round-trip hike from Kappa Bridge to Myojin Pond in Kamikochi. Easy difficulty, 2-3 hours. Crystal-clear pond with mountain views.

Chubu10km3.5h150m

Mt. Ishizuchi - Day Hike

Mt. Ishizuchi

Highest peak in western Japan with sacred chains and dramatic ridges.

Shikoku9km6h1000m

Mt. Kiso-Komagatake - Alpine

Mt. Kiso-Komagatake

Central Alps peak easily accessed by ropeway to Senjojiki Cirque.

Mt. Daisen - Day Hike

Mt. Daisen

The tallest peak in the Chugoku region, known as Hoki Fuji.

Chugoku7km5.5h900m

Mt. Hiei - Day Hike

Mt. Hiei

Sacred mountain between Kyoto and Shiga, home to Enryakuji Temple.

Kansai10km4.5h700m

Mt. Asahidake - Day Hike

Mt. Asahidake

Hokkaido's highest peak with volcanic landscape and earliest autumn colors in Japan.

Hokkaido10km6h700m

Mt. Gassan - Day Hike

Mt. Gassan

One of Dewa Sanzan, sacred peak in Yamagata with alpine marshes.

Tohoku8.5km5h600m

Mt. Fuji (Yoshida Trail) - Alpine

Mt. Fuji (Yoshida Trail)

Japan's most iconic mountain via the most popular climbing route from the fifth station.

Chubu14km10h1450m

Tateyama (Oyama) - Alpine

Tateyama (Oyama)

Sacred peak in Toyama accessible via the Alpine Route with snow corridors.

Mt. Hakusan - Alpine

Mt. Hakusan

One of Japan's three sacred mountains with alpine wildflower meadows.

Chubu14km10h1500m