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Hiking
Mountain and LandHiking
Japan is a country with a rich alpine history. From yamabushi (mountain priests), to mountain loving missionaries like Sir Walter Weston, to modern adventurers such as the Miura family, Japan’s mountainous terrain has been the playground – and holy ground – to generations of mountain climbers and recreational hikers. North to south, east to west there are countless peaks to bag and trails to explore. Whether you are out to conquer the Hyakumeizan (Japan’s 100 famous peaks) or just head out on a day hike to get some fresh air and escape the heat, there’s something for every hiker and climber in Japan.
Hiking
Iconic Iwate-san
Early autumn is arguably the best time of year to experience the glory of exploring Japan’s volcanic landscape on foot. Every...
Kochi
Kochi, a Nature Paradise in Shikoku
Kochi Prefecture, on Shikoku Island, is home to mountains, rivers and a stunning coastline, making a must-go destination for outd...
Onsen
The Naked Stranger – Episode 10: Kawayu On...
As the Crow Flies: Yatagarasu and the Kumano Kodo Trail If you are finding it hard to get a sense of direction during thes...
Nagano
Summertime Fun in Shiga Kogen
Joshinetsu National Park, which includes Shiga Kogen, is located in Honshu’s rugged mountainous interior. Signs of human activity...
Japan Eco Track
Okhotsk: Cycling Hokkaido’s Wild North
While Hokkaido is covered in snow and ice in winter, the far north of Japan’s northernmost island is ideal for cycling and si...
Hiroshima
Solace and Giant Salamanders in Akiota
Just beyond Hiroshima City is a tranquil outdoor destination home to some of Japan's last remaining oosanshouo, the elusive giant salamander.
Hiking
The Oni Trail: Hiking Coastal Kyoto
The mystical oni is prevalent in Japanese children’s stories, usually as a way to scare kids straight. Adventure Travel Kyoto is shedding a new light on this folklore and developing a new hiking route in the countryside of Kyoto.