Hiking Articles & News

1. Plan Your Route and Check the Weather Before embarking on a hike, especially in the Japanese Alps or Mount Fuji, it’s crucial to plan your rout...

Hiking in Japan offers an unforgettable adventure, with a rich blend of breathtaking landscapes, well-maintained trails, and fascinating cultural e...

Japan is home to some of the most breathtaking hiking trails in the world, and one that stands out among the best is the Shin-Etsu Trail. Spanning ...

Japan is renowned for its spectacular hiking trails, and among them, the Kumano Kodo stands out as a deeply spiritual and historically significant ...

Hiking in Japan is an adventure that combines breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural experiences, and a deep connection to nature. Whether you’re a...

Have you ever wondered about the history of the Shin-etsu Trail in Japan? Let's delve into the fascinating evolution of this renowned hiking trail....

Have you ever dreamed of immersing yourself in the serene beauty of nature while embarking on an unforgettable adventure? If so, walking the Shin-e...

At Hiking Trails Pty Ltd, we've been doing some work on our why. Asking why do we exist? What is our purpose? What do we do really well that we can...

The Shin-etsu Trail in its fullest is a 110km hiking trail stretching through Japan's Nagano and Niigata prefectures, and located 2-hours by bullet...

Japan's Shin-etsu Trail is located just 2-hours by Shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo and allows walkers to experience over several days spectacu...

Kawayu Onsen (Hongu) Minshuku Minshuku Tateishi is a friendly, relaxed family-run guesthouse in Kawayu Onsen. There are two buildings which are ...

Kawayu Onsen (Hongu) Ryokan Kawayu Midoriya is one of the larger hotels in Kawayu Onsen and is located at the west end of the village. There ...