Multi-Day Hikes

The best multi-day and overnight hikes in Japan. Information about accomodation, access and trail details is included in the individual posts. Check here for more information about mountain huts and campgrounds.

Difficult Hike

Shiomi (Nagano)

Shiomidake 3052m is a scenic and strenuous hike in the Southern Alps. From the top you’ll have incredible views of the Southern Alps and...

Difficult Hike

Kashimayari to Goryu (Nagano/Toyama)

The traverse from Kashimayari to Goryu is a difficult 2 day climb on the Hakuba ridgeline. You’ll climb the famous Hachimine Kiretto and...

Expert Hike

Ura Ginza and Eboshi (Nagano)

Ura Ginza from Nanakura Sanso is a strenuous 3-4 traverse in the Northern Alps. It passes by Eboshidake and has some very exposed and...

Expert Hike

Yomiuri-Shindo, Kumono-Daira, Washiba & Suisho (Nagano)

The traverse from Shinhotaka through Kumonodaira and along the Yomiuri Shindo is an incredibly 4-6day hike in the Northern Alps.

Intermediate 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...

Intermediate Hike

Yakushima Traverse

The Yakushima Traverse is an incredible hike over rocky peaks and through the centuries old forest of Yakushima.

Expert Hike

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....

Expert Hike

Daikiretto: Minamidake to Hotaka Sanso (Nagano)

The infamous Daikiretto from Shinhotaka is a difficult 2-3 day climb in the Northern Alps. The traverse is best approached from...

Difficult Hike

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

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