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

Difficult Hike

Kaikoma (Yamanashi)

Kaikomagatake 2967m with it's famous "swords" is a beautiful and challenging hike in the Southern Alps. This post describes the trail...

Difficult Hike

Akadake (Yamanashi)

Akadake 2899m is a difficult dayhike or intermediate multiday hike in the volcanic Yatsugatake mountains. The mountain range has lots of...

Difficult Hike

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...

Intermediate Hike

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...

Intermediate Hike

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...

Intermediate Hike

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

Intermediate Hike

Yakushi (Toyama)

Yakushidake 2926m is a beautiful hike in Toyama belonging to the Tateyama range. It's known for its natural beauty and being more remote....

Expert Hike

Tsurugi from Banbajima (Toyama)

Tsurugidake 2999m is an expert hike in Toyama because of the elevation gain and steepness of the ridge. The hike has some technical...

Difficult Hike

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...

Difficult Hike

Okuhotaka: Dakesawa to Karasawa (Nagano)

Okuhotaka 3190m is Japans 3rd highest peak and a difficult overnight hike from Kamikochi. The route described here passes by Maehodaka...

Intermediate Hike

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...

Difficult Hike

Kasagatake (Gifu)

Kasagadake 2897m is a strenuous and scenic hike in Gifu. If you want a physical challenge, this is the hike for you. It has amazing views...

Difficult Hike

Shirane Sanzan: Kita -Aino - Notori (Yamanashi)

The Shirane Sanzan traverse passes by Japans 2nd highest peak Kitadake 3193m and is a scenic 2-3 day hike in the Southern Alps. On the...

Intermediate Hike

Kumano Kodo - Nakahechi - Kumotori Camping

The Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route is a popular 4 days - 3 nights pilgrimage hike in Wakayama. Due to the popularity of the hike and the...

Expert Hike

Gendarme (Nagano)

The Hida ridge traverse from Nishihodaka to Okuhodaka is an expert level scramble with dramatic views and cliffs. It requires upper body...

Difficult Hike

Hakubayari Onsen to Karamatsu (Hakuba)

Hakubayari Onsen 2100m to Karamatsu 2696m is a difficult 2 day traverse on the Hakuba ridgeline. The hike is incredibly scenic and very...

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