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Mt. Aino-dake
AlpineJapan's fourth highest peak connecting Kitadake and Noutoridake.
Chubu28km18h2200m
Difficult
Alpine Trails
15 trails found
Alpine hiking in Japan means tackling peaks above 2,500 meters in the Japan Alps, where jagged ridgelines, snowfields, and dramatic cirques rival European mountain scenery. The Northern Alps (Kita Alps) offer challenging traverses between peaks like Yarigatake and Hotakadake, while the Southern Alps provide wilder, less-crowded routes. The climbing season runs from mid-July through September.
Plan Alpine trails
15 listed trails
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- Compare elevation gain, duration, access, and seasonal risk before choosing within one trail type.
- Mountain huts, trailheads, transit, and closures change often, so confirm detail pages and official sources first.
- If the list is short, widen to region pages or hiking articles so the landing still supports trip planning.
Related planning pages
Chubu alpine regionBroaden alpine research to Chubu peaks, hut access, weather risk, and seasonal route openings.All hiking trailsReturn to the full trail directory when one route type is too narrow for comparison.Hiking guide articlesUse articles to understand seasons, transport, safety, and itinerary planning before choosing.
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Shiomi-dake
AlpineRemote Southern Alps peak with sweeping views of Mt. Fuji and the Southern Alps.
Chubu24km16h1800m
Moderate
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Daikiretto Traverse
AlpineJapan's most famous knife-edge ridge connecting Minami-dake and Kitahotaka.
Chubu12km10h1200m
Expert
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Oku-Hotaka
AlpineThird highest peak in Japan with technical scrambling in the Northern Alps.
Chubu25km16h1900m
Difficult
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Tateyama (Oyama)
AlpineSacred peak in Toyama accessible via the Alpine Route with snow corridors.
Chubu8km5h700m
Moderate
