Shimonoroka Kurobe Gorge (Toyama)
The Shimono Roka (下ノ廊下) in the Kurobe Valley is a very exposed and complex hike with dramatic and incredibly scenic views of the Kurobe...
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Expert Hikes
Daikiretto: Minamidake to Hotaka Sanso (Nagano)
The infamous Daikiretto (大ã‚レット) from Shinhotaka is a difficult 2-3 day hike in the Northern Alps. The traverse is best approached from...
Hijiri, Chausu and Kamikochi Loop (Nagano)
The loop from Hijiridake to Kamikochidake to Chausudake is a strenuous overnight or multiday hike in the Southern Alps. It has lots of
Tsurugi from Banbajima (Toyama)
Tsurugidake 2999m (剱岳) is an expert hike in Toyama because of the elevation gain. The hike has some technical sections and is exposed,...
Gendarme (Nagano)
The Hida ridge (é£›é¨¨å°¾æ ¹) traverse from Nishihodaka (西穂高岳) to Okuhodaka (奥穂高岳) is an expert level hike which will require upper body strength...
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