Hiking Trails in Japan

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

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

Mythical peak where the gods descended, with a bronze spear at the summit.

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

Japan's second highest peak in the Southern Alps with dramatic mountain scenery.

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

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

One of Japan's most challenging peaks with exposed chains and ladders.

Queen of the Southern Alps with gentle ridges and cirque landscapes.

Sacred volcanic peak straddling Nagano and Gifu with mountain worship history.

Easiest 3,000-meter peak in Japan accessible by bus to 2,700 meters.

Popular Northern Alps peak with a large snow field approach and alpine flowers.

Scenic streamside walk in Aomori alongside waterfalls and moss-covered rocks.

Trail through UNESCO beech forest to three cascading waterfalls.

Majestic avenue of giant cedars leading to Togakushi Shrine's inner sanctuary.

Boardwalk and ground trail through pristine wetlands in Shiretoko National Park.

Elevated boardwalk through highland marshland with mountain views in Nikko.

Coastal walk in Wakayama from white sand beach to dramatic cliff formations.

Long-distance trail connecting Katsuragi, Kongo, and Nijo mountains in Osaka.