Hiking Trails in Japan

Historic post town walk along the Edo-era Nakasendo highway through the Kiso Valley.

Coastal trail along Iwate's rugged Sanriku coast to the pure white Jodogahama beach.

Scenic section of the 1,000 km trail along dramatic Tohoku coastline.

Two-day highland marshland circuit with mountain hut stays and seasonal flowers.

Walk through UNESCO-listed primeval forest adjacent to Nara's famous deer park.

Ridge trail connecting multiple peaks along the Tsukuba mountain range.

Iconic canal-side walk in Kyoto connecting Ginkakuji and Nanzenji temples.

Coastal trail on Yakushima's north shore passing sea turtle nesting beaches.

Geopark coastal trail with sea caves, tombolo phenomenon, and volcanic landforms.

Dramatic sea cliff trail in the Oki Islands with wild horses and 257-meter cliffs.

Japan's northernmost island trail with rare alpine flowers at sea level.

Hokkaido coastal trail with stunning blue sea views along dramatic cliffs.

Trail around Shikoku's southernmost cape with subtropical vegetation and ocean views.

Dramatic volcanic coastline walk in Izu with suspension bridges and sea views.

Multi-day wilderness traverse across Hokkaido's highest mountain range.

Multi-day circuit covering Jomon Cedar, Miyanoura-dake, and coastal forests.

Three-day traverse of Kitadake, Ainodake, and Noutoridake in the Southern Alps.

Epic multi-day traverse across the Northern Alps from Tateyama to Kamikochi.

Sacred mountain pilgrimage in Yamagata visiting three holy peaks.

Challenging mountain route connecting Koyasan to Kumano Hongu Taisha.