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Intermediate Hikes
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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...


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...
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