Yakushima Traverse
The Yakushima Traverse is an incredible hike over rocky peaks and through the centuries old forest of Yakushima.
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Intermediate Hikes
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...
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. In this post I describe...
Kamagadake (Mie)
Kamagadake 1161m is an intermediate hike perfect for people who are looking for a little challenge compared to Gozaisho. It can also...
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...
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