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 from Shinhotaka is a difficult 2-3 day hike in the Northern Alps. The traverse is best approached from Minamidake...
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...