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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...


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...
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