Hiking trails in Japan
Browse 4 hiking trails in Japan. Compare route difficulty, season, distance, GPX status and open hiking plans.
Showing a selection from 4 public trails. Verify permits, closures, weather, transport and navigation with official sources before departure.
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Kumano Kodo Kohechi
— Kii Peninsula · Japan · 70 km · Challenging
Kumano Kodo Kohechi is a 70 km hiking route through Kii Peninsula, suited to hikers who want steep Japanese mountain pilgrimage walking terrain and a…
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Kumano Kodo Nakahechi
— Kii Peninsula · Japan · 70 km · Moderate
A historic Japanese pilgrimage route through forests, villages and shrines.
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Shikoku Henro
— Shikoku · Japan · 1,200 km · Moderate to challenging
A major Japanese pilgrimage route connecting 88 temples.
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Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage
— Shikoku · Japan · 1200 km · Challenging
Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage is a 1200 km hiking route through Shikoku, suited to hikers who want large-scale Japanese pilgrimage walking terrain and a clear…