Hiking in Japan

Breaking news: Snow, snow everywhere! The Siberian cold front that swept down yesterday dumped snow all over Honshu. Oze is now blanketed with powder, and the snow level in Hakuba dropped all the way to the valley! In the Kansai area, the peaks of Omine and Odai-ga-hara are completely white, with about 10cm of fresh, fluffy precipitation. The Alps are pretty much impassible without crampons, an ice axe, ropes, avalanche beacons, and winter mountaineering experience. Check here for the latest update of current conditions.

Welcome to Hiking in Japan. We’re in the process of updating all of the hikes to add photos and maps, as well as to verify current bus information and trail conditions.

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