Hiking Trails in Japan

Tallest mountain in Shiga Prefecture with alpine meadows and panoramic views.

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

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

Historic pilgrimage mountain in Kanagawa with shrine and tofu cuisine.

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

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

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

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

Central Alps peak easily accessed by ropeway to Senjojiki Cirque.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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