Hiking
Japan is 70% mountains – a hiker’s paradise with a vibrant hiking culture.
I’ve climbed all 21 of Japan’s 3,000m peaks and the Hyakumeizan, the 100 Famous Mountains - and have had amazing experiences in the Japanese mountains.
There’s no better way to meet the locals than sweat your way up a mighty peak together, share a packed room in a mountain hut, soak in a remote onsen or drop a beer together after a hike.
We’ve got a number of hikes listed in this app, plus the Hiking in the North Alps sample itinerary - but there are a lot more options out there.
Take a look at Hikes in Japan, a wesbsite run by Japanese company Yama-to Keikoku (Yamakei), or Wes Lang’s Hiking in Japan.
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