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Karasawa Cirque Snow Hike (Nagano)
Karasawa Cirque (2300m) is a stunning glacial Kar accessible as an overnight hike from Kamikochi, typically starting around Golden Week...


Akadake Winter (Yamanashi)
Akadake 2899m is an upper intermediate winter hike in the volcanic Yatsugatake mountains. The hike is usually walked as an overnight hike...


Shirouma to Hakubayari Onsen (Hakuba)
Shiroumadake 2932m to Hakubayari Onsen is an intermediate two-day traverse on the Hakuba ridgeline. It’s a beautiful route with the iconic white peak always in view and an amazing outdoor hot spring at Hakubayari. The route described here starts at Tsugaike ropeway and is easier and more scenic than the often closed snowvalley daisekkei. ⏲︎ Time: 14-15h ✎ Kanji: 白馬岳 ⚲ Location: Nagano ↔ Distance: 22km ✮ Difficulty: Intermediate ᨒ Elevation Gain: 2000m ☀ Multiday ☉ Hi
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