Hiking trails in Japan

Browse 25 hiking trails in Japan. Compare route difficulty, season, distance, GPX status and open hiking plans.

Showing a selection from 25 public trails. Verify permits, closures, weather, transport and navigation with official sources before departure.

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• Chugoku Nature Trail — Chugoku region · Japan · 2295 km · Hard

  Chugoku Nature Trail is a 2295 km hiking route through Chugoku region, suited to hikers who want western Honshu nature walking terrain and a clear…

• Highland Pastures and Nasu Mountain Range Scenic Views Trail — Nasu Highlands, Nikko National Park · Japan · 9.9 km loop · Moderate

  A countryside loop pairing highland pasture views with forest trail and public-road walking.

• Ichimanpo-no-Mori Forest Bathing Trail — Nasu Highlands, Nikko National Park · Japan · 6.5 km loop · Easy

  A relaxed loop through a historic red-pine forest with viewpoints and seasonal flowers.

• Kumano Kodo Iseji — Kii Peninsula · Japan · 170 km · Hard

  Kumano Kodo Iseji is a 170 km hiking route through Kii Peninsula, suited to hikers who want Japanese coastal and forest pilgrimage walking terrain and a…

• Kumano Kodo Kohechi — Kii Peninsula · Japan · 70 km · Hard

  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…

• Kumano Kodo Nakahechi — Kii Peninsula · Japan · 70 km · Moderate

  A historic Japanese pilgrimage route through forests, villages and shrines.

• Kumano Kodo Ohechi — Kii Peninsula Coast · Japan · 120 km · Moderate

  Kumano Kodo Ohechi is a 120 km hiking route through Kii Peninsula Coast, suited to hikers who want coastal Kumano pilgrimage walking terrain and a clear…

• Kyoto Trail — Kyoto Mountains · Japan · 84 km · Moderate

  Kyoto Trail is a 84 km hiking route through Kyoto Mountains, suited to hikers who want historic city-edge mountain walking terrain and a clear multi-day…

• Kyushu Nature Trail — Kyushu · Japan · 2932 km · Hard

  Kyushu Nature Trail is a 2932 km hiking route through Kyushu, suited to hikers who want southern Japanese island trekking terrain and a clear multi-day…

• Michinoku Coastal Trail — Tohoku Pacific Coast · Japan · 1025 km · Hard

  Michinoku Coastal Trail is a 1025 km hiking route through Tohoku Pacific Coast, suited to hikers who want Japanese coastal and community walking terrain…

• Mikaeri Trail — Shiobara Valley, Nikko National Park · Japan · 3.3 km one way · Moderate

  A hilly forest route between Shiobara's Ryushun and Mikaeri waterfall areas.

• Mount Nasu Hiking Trail — Nasu, Nikko National Park · Japan · 1.6 km return course · Moderate

  A ropeway-assisted climb to the summit and active crater of Mount Chausu in the Nasu range.

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