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...
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Intermediate Hikes
Yakushima Traverse
The Yakushima Traverse is an incredible hike over rocky peaks and through the centuries old forest of Yakushima.
Ureyama (Aichi)
The Aichi Prefecture Forest makes for a great dayhike from Nagoya. The views of Horai lake are stunning and the trail offers a variety of...
Gozaisho Snow Hike (Mie)
Gozaishodake 1212m is a scenic and easy to access winter hike. There is a variety of trails suited from beginner winter level to...
Kashimayari (Nagano/Toyama)
Kashimayaridake (鹿島槍ヶ岳) is a strenuous dayhike in the Northern Alps. The peak has beautiful views and lots of elevation gain.
Tachudake (Yakushima)
Tachudake 1497m is a beautiful hike on Yakushima Island. The trail starts from Yakusugiland and is a nice mix of challenge with some...
Yakedake Snow Hike (Nagano)
Yakedake 2455m in winter is an intermediate hike which is accessible from Nakanoyu Onsen. The hike has beautiful views from the Northern...
Akadake (Yamanashi)
Akadake 2899m is a difficult dayhike or intermediate multiday hike in the volcanic Yatsugatake mountains. The mountain range has lots of...
Mount Fuji Yoshida Trail (Yamanashi)
Fujisan 3776m is Japans most famous hike and relatively easy if you are resonably fit and the weather is good. Described here is the...
Kamagadake Mitsuguchidani (Mie)
Kamagadake 1161m is an intermediate hike perfect for anyone looking for a little more challenge compared to Gozaisho. The trails...
Nishihotaka to Yakedake traverse (Nagano)
The traverse from Nishihotaka 2909m to Yakedake 2455m is an intermediate overnight hike. Start is at Shinhotaka ropeway and you finish at...
Asahidake Nakadake Onsen Loop (Hokkaido)
The Asahidake 2291m to Nakadake Onsen Loop is an intermediate loop hike in the Daisetsuzan National Park. This hike is a great option if...
Daigenta 3 peaks (Niigata)
The Daigentasan three peaks 1977m (大源太山) are an intermediate loop hike in Niigata.
Nagiso (Gifu)
Nagiso 1679m is an intermediate loop hike in Gifu. This hike is great as a dayhike from Nagoya and has a little more challenge than other...
Nishizawa Gorge (Yamanashi)
Nishizawa Gorge is an intermediate dayhike easily accessible from Kofu or Kawaguchiko. The gorge is famous for its many waterfalls and...
Houozan Loop (Yamanashi)
Houozan 2840m, and it's 3 peaks, Jizo, Kannon and Yakusi, is a difficult dayhike or intermediate overnight hike in the Southern Alps. On...
Omote Ginza Hike (Nagano)
Omote Ginza (表銀座) is a 3 nights 4 days hike in the Northern Alps. It's a very popular route with beautiful views and intermediate difficulty
Yakushi (Toyama)
Yakushidake 2926m is a beautiful hike in Toyama belonging to the Tateyama range. It's known for its natural beauty and being more remote....
Tanigawa (Gunma)
Tanigawadake 1977m is an intermediate hike with a partial ropeway. In summer there are lots of beautiful wild flowers and the hike can...
Ishizuchi (Shikoku)
Ishizuchi 1982m is an easy to difficult hike depending on if you climb up the chains or use the detours. It's also one of Japans sacred...
Tengu & Honzawa Onsen (Yatsugatake)
Tengudake 2640m from Honzawa Onsen is a relatively easy winter hike. The ridge to the peak has a steep and exposed section, and the...
Ontake Nigorigo (Nagano/Gifu)
Ontakesan 3067 is an active volcano at the border of Gifu and Nagano. The plateau around the peak is vast with multiple huts and lakes....
Hakusan Hirasedo (Nagano)
Hakusan 2702m is a sacred volcano in Nagano prefecture. The Hirasedo trailhead (from Gifu) is not very busy and closer to Nagoya. It also...
Harinoki (Nagano/Toyama)
Harinokidake 2821 is an intermediate dayhike with beautiful views of the Kurobe Dam and the Hotaka mountains. There is a snow valley for...
Kisokoma (Nagano)
Kisokomagatake 2956m is an intermediate winter hike/easy summer hike. The ropeway makes it much easier for both winter and summer because...
Kumano Kodo - Nakahechi - Kumotori Camping
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 Snow Hike (Hakuba)
Karamatsu 2696m is an intermediate and very popular winter hike from the Happo One ski resort. It's very scenic with beautiful views and...
Tateyama Bessan Loop (Toyama)
The Tatayama 3015m to Bessan 2880m loop is an intermediate hike around the Tateyama plateau. The hike is possible once the Kurobe Alpine...
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