Japan Nagano
A snowy hike to the frozen Ohnuma-ike Pond
A popular hike in summer and autumn, the trail to Ohnuma-ike Pond can also be done in winter (ideally with snow shoes). The lake is surrounded by 2000m+ peaks of the Shigakogen Highlands.
Japan Kanagawa
Waterfalls and views on the scenic Mount Sengen hike
A scenic one-way walk in the Hakone, which starts from the Sounzan ropeway station. It passes Chisuji Falls, then traverses Mount Sengen and Mount Takanosu before descending past Hiryu Falls.
Japan Tokyo
A festive hike up the scenic Mount Takao near Tokyo
A loop walk up the popular and scenic Mount Takao via the Biwa Waterfall Trail (Trail 6) and then along the ridge to Mount Kagenobu. The return route down Mount Takao is via the steep Inariyama Trail.
Japan Kyoto
Over Mount Takao and down the spectacular Kiyotaki River
A delightful full day walk between Takao and Hozukyo station, to the west of Kyoto. It mostly follows the very scenic Kiyotaki River, with some side-trips to Kuya Falls, Mount Takao and Mount Atago.
Japan Kyoto
10,000 Torii Gates on the Fushimi-Inari (Mount Inari) hike
Never-ending vermilion torii gates on this 5km loop walk from Fushimi-Inari Shrine over the sacred Mount Inari (233m). An early start means you avoid the crowds at this popular Kyoto attraction.
Japan Hiroshima
An Eternal Fire and 360-degree vistas on the Mount Misen hike
An eternal fire that’s been burning for over 1,200 years, spectacular views and a dramatic helicopter rescue… The loop over Mount Misen is one of the best hikes near Hiroshima.
Japan Kanagawa
An afternoon hike up Mount Byobu in Hakone
A signposted trail from the eastern side of Lake Ashi up to the 948m peak of Mount Byobu. Despite offering only glimpses of Mount Fuji through the trees, it’s a pleasant forest hike.
Japan Nikko
A trip through the Kanmangafuchi Abyss
Located close to the centre of Nikko, the Kanmangafuchi Abyss is home to a long line of Jizo stone statues. The trail follows the Daiya River through the gorge.
Japan Nikko
A steep climb to the shrine atop Mount Nantai in Nikko
Mount Nantai (2,486m asl) is a sacred mountain which rises above Lake Chuzenji in Nikko, accessed via a steep climb. Great views from the summit.
Japan Shizuoka Prefecture
Hiking up Mount Fuji for views through the clouds
A relentless climb to the top of Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776m, via the Yoshida Trail