Okueyama 1643m is a difficult hike in Miyazaki, Kyushu. It's famous for it's many chains, ladders and ropes (supposedly over 50) with spectacular views of Kozumidaki, a giant granite rockface. This hike is a good choice if you're looking for a challenge in Kyushu. Because of the many climbing sections it's recomended to only do this hike in good/dry weather and during the main hiking season without snow. ⏲︎ Time: 10h ✎ Kanji: 大崩山 ⚲ Location: Miyazaki ↔ Distance: 10km ✮ Dif

The Hida ridge traverse from Nishihodaka to Okuhodaka is an expert level scramble with dramatic views and cliffs. It requires upper body strength for free climbing with your hands and chains and is very exposed. It's also often called Gendarme 3163m which is one of the peaks on the traverse. This trail is dangerous and only for confident and experienced climbers. Many people fall and die every year on this route so proceed with caution. It's called "Japans most dangerous trai

Hakubayari Onsen 2100m to Karamatsu 2696m is a challenging 2 day traverse on the Hakuba ridgeline. The hike is incredibly scenic and very rewarding. Day 2 is a scramble along a knife ridge and requires climbing skills and upper body strength. The ridge is very exposed and only for experienced climbers. Helmet and gloves needed. ⏲︎ Time: 13-15h ✎ Kanji: 白馬鑓温泉小屋 ⚲ Location: Nagano ↔ Distance: 21.8km ✮ Difficulty: Difficult ᨒ Elevation Gain: 2300m ☀ Overnight ☉ Hiking S