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Tsurugi-dake
AlpineOne of Japan's most challenging peaks with exposed chains and ladders.
Chubu16km12h1600m
Difficult
Hiking Trails in Chubu
23 trails in this region
Chubu is the crown jewel of Japanese hiking, home to the Japan Alps — the country's highest and most dramatic mountain range. The Kamikochi valley serves as a gateway to peaks exceeding 3,000 meters, including the iconic Yarigatake and Hotakadake. Mount Fuji's climbing season draws hundreds of thousands, while the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route showcases snow walls towering 20 meters high in spring.
Plan Chubu trails
23 listed trails
Before adding this hike
- Start with trailhead access, weather backup, and post-hike lodging before choosing a regional hiking route.
- Coastal walks, low mountains, alpine routes, and plateaus in the same region can require very different gear.
- If this region has fewer listings, compare type pages to avoid forcing a thin itinerary.
Related planning pages
Alpine trail guideCompare Chubu routes through Japan Alps access, hut networks, ridgelines, and season windows.All hiking trailsReturn to the full trail directory when one region is too narrow for comparison.Hiking guide articlesUse articles to understand seasons, transport, safety, and regional route planning.
