Yakushima Traverse
The Yakushima Traverse is an incredible hike over rocky peaks and through the centuries old forest of Yakushima.
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Multi-Day Hikes
Shimonoroka Kurobe Gorge (Toyama)
The Shimono Roka in the Kurobe Valley is a very exposed and complex hike with dramatic and incredibly scenic views of the Kurobe river....
Daikiretto: Minamidake to Hotaka Sanso (Nagano)
The infamous Daikiretto from Shinhotaka is a difficult 2-3 day hike in the Northern Alps. The traverse is best approached from Minamidake...
Hijiri, Chausu and Kamikochi Loop (Nagano)
The loop from Hijiridake to Kamikochidake to Chausudake is a strenuous overnight or multiday hike in the Southern Alps. It has lots of
Kaikoma (Yamanashi)
Kaikomagatake 2967m with it's famous "swords" is a beautiful and challenging hike in the Southern Alps. This post describes the trail...
Utsugi (Nagano/Gifu)
Utsugidake 2864m is a beautiful and strenuous dayhike in the central alps. It's possible year-round with winter hiking gear and there are...
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...
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
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