Japan's hiking culture runs deep — from the sacred summit of Mount Fuji to the ancient Kumano Kodo pilgrim trails, from the dramatic Japanese Alps to Yakushima's ancient cedar forests. Every trail tells a story thousands of years old.
The Japanese Alps offer Alpine-grade terrain with the unique charm of mountain huts serving hot noodles and green tea. Combine world-class hiking with onsen bathing and temple visits for an experience unlike anywhere else.
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Iconic Tracks
Legendary routes that define the region
Multi-day traverse of Hokkaido's largest national park — volcanic peaks, steaming onsen, and autumn colours
Trek through ancient cedar forest to the 7,200-year-old Jōmon Sugi — Japan's oldest and most sacred tree
Japan's most famous alpine valley (1,500 m) to the Hotaka ridgeline — the "Japanese Alps" at their finest
Ancient pilgrimage trail through sacred forests — one of only two UNESCO pilgrimage routes (with Camino de Santiago)
Climb Japan's most sacred peak (3,776 m) — 300,000 people summit each season, sunrise from the top is transcendent
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