Kasagadake 2897m is a strenuous and scenic hike in Gifu. If you want a physical challenge, this is the hike for you. It has amazing views...

The Iriomote island crossing is a difficult but very beautiful river and rainforest hike across Iriomote. Planning and access for this...

Tenjosan 572m is an easy dayhike on Kozushima with beautiful views of the ocean and island. It's steep up to the ridge, but the views are...

Mihara 758m is an active volcano and easy hike on Oshima. On a clear day you'll have views of Mt. Fuji and the mainland. There is a also...

Settogatake is a short little hike with amazing Fuji views. This hike is perfect if you're in the Fuji 5 lakes area and want to get away...

The Shirane Sanzan traverse passes by Japans 2nd highest peak Kitadake 3193m and is a scenic 2-3 day hike in the Southern Alps. On the...

Okueyama 1643m is a difficult hike in Miyazaki, Kyushu. It's famous for its many chains, ladders and ropes (supposedly over 50) with...

The Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route is a popular 4 days - 3 nights pilgrimage hike in Wakayama. Due to the popularity of the hike and the...

Karamatsu 2696m is an intermediate and very popular winter hike from the Happo One ski resort. It's very scenic with beautiful views and...

The Hida ridge traverse from Nishihodaka to Okuhodaka is an expert level scramble with dramatic views and cliffs. It requires upper body...

Hakubayari Onsen 2100m to Karamatsu 2696m is a difficult 2 day traverse on the Hakuba ridgeline. The hike is incredibly scenic and very...

Mt.Tsurugi 1955m is the second tallest mountain on Shikoku and a scenic and easy dayhike. It's famous for it's fall colors and the drive...

Osugidani valley is an advanced in-and-out hike in Mie. It's one of Japans top 3 most beautiful valleys and accessible from spring to...

The Tatayama 3015m to Bessan 2880m loop is an intermediate hike around the Tateyama plateau. The hike is possible once the Kurobe Alpine...