Hiking Trails in Japan

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.

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

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

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

Sapporo's iconic city mountain with night view and nature trails.

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

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

The Matterhorn of Japan with a distinctive spear-shaped summit requiring scrambling.

Central Alps peak easily accessed by ropeway to Senjojiki Cirque.

Boardwalk trail through ancient cedar forest in Yakushima.

Tokyo's most popular day hike with multiple trails and a summit temple.