Snow Hikes

Norikura (Nagano)

Norikuradake is an active volcano and scenic dayhike in Nagano. The hike is easy to access by bus and suitable for beginners.

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.

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...

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...

Fujiwara (Mie)

Fujiwara 1140m is an easy dayhike from Nagoya. The mountain is accessible year round and not too difficult in winter. Spikes and poles...

Ibuki Snow Hike (Shiga/Gifu)

Ibuki 1377m is a very snowy and cold but easy winter hike reachable as a dayhike from Nagoya. There are some steeper sections at the top...

Yarigatake: Shinhotaka to Kamikochi (Nagano)

Yarigatake 3180m in the off-season is a difficult snow hike with lots of elevation gain on the way up. With good weather you’ll have...

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...

Kisokoma (Nagano)

Kisokomagatake 2956m is an intermediate winter hike/easy summer hike. The ropeway makes it much easier for both winter and summer because...

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...