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Expert Hikes


Ura Ginza and Eboshi (Nagano)
Ura Ginza from Nanakura Sanso is a strenuous 3-4 day traverse in the Northern Alps. It passes by Eboshidake and has some very exposed and difficult sections. It’s a very scenic and beautiful hike but due to the remoteness of this trail, some sections are not well maintained and overgrown. ⏲︎ Time: 30h ✎ Kanji: 裏銀座登山 ⚲ Location: Nagano/Toyama ↔ Distance: 45.6km ✮ Difficulty: Expert ᨒ Elevation Gain: 5056m ☀ Multiday ☉ Hiking Season: mid July to late September Access


Yomiuri-Shindo, Kumono-Daira, Washiba & Suisho (Nagano)
The traverse from Shinhotaka through Kumonodaira and along the Yomiuri Shindo is an incredibly 4-6day hike in the Northern Alps.


Shimonoroka Kurobe Gorge (Toyama)
The Shimono Roka in the Kurobe Valley is a very exposed and complex hike with dramatic and incredibly scenic views of the Kurobe river....


Daikiretto: Minamidake to Hotaka Sanso (Nagano)
The infamous Daikiretto is a demanding 2–3 day traverse in the Northern Japan Alps, and best approached in the direction from via Minamidake/Yarigatake. Only attempt it in stable weather between July and September, once the snow has melted. This highly exposed route involves serious scrambling, chains, and narrow ridges with steep drops. It’s not for beginners—but those with experience and a head for heights will be rewarded with thrilling climbing and spectacular alpine view


Tsurugi from Banbajima (Toyama)
Tsurugidake 2999m is an expert hike in Toyama because of the elevation gain and steepness of the ridge. The hike has some technical...


Gendarme (Nagano)
The Hida ridge traverse from Nishihodaka to Okuhodaka is an expert level scramble with dramatic views and cliffs. It requires upper body strength for free climbing with your hands and chains and is very exposed. It's also often called Gendarme 3163m which is one of the peaks on the traverse. This trail is dangerous and only for confident and experienced climbers. Many people fall and die every year on this route so proceed with caution. It's called "Japans most dangerous trai
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