Hiking in Japan

Breaking news: The snows earlier in the week have pretty much dissipated with the arrival of the current high-pressure system, and temperatures have returned to normal. The Kita Alps, though, are fully encased in their wintry white. The snow level in Hakuba is down to the 1900m level. You can find all the latest updates here .

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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