"Traverse Japan's enchanting landscapes, merging nature and culture on trails rich with history and wonder."
Hiking in Japan moves from cedar-lined pilgrimage paths to high volcanic ridges and deep alpine valleys. Walk the Kumano Kodo through the Kii Peninsula, follow temple stages on the Shikoku 88, or head into the Northern and Southern Japan Alps for long mountain days. From Tanabe to Nagano's Shin'etsu Trail, Japan rewards hikers who want culture, precision, and dramatic terrain in the same trip.
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