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Gems in Japan - 9

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gem Favorite Snow monkeys taking onsen.

Jigokudani Monkey Park

(2) Nakano, JP
gem Favorite Grab a grilled fish from the Myojin Pond Lodge

Myojin Pond

(1) Toyoshina, JP
gem Favorite Some of the more difficult sections of the trail.

Ta-Taki Waterfall.

(1) unknown, unknown
gem Favorite Fukugawa Falls

Fukugawa Falls

(1) Nago, JP
gem Favorite View of the Nachi Falls from the main complex.

Nachisan Shrine

(1) Shingū, JP
gem Favorite The stairway leading up to the shrine.

Kumano Hongū Taisha Shrine

(1) Shingū, JP
gem Favorite Looking into the crater of Mount Fuji.

Mount Fuji

(1) Fujikaw…, JP
gem Favorite Lower Kirifuri-no-taki Falls

Kirifuri-no-taki Falls

(1) Nikkō, JP
gem Favorite View of Oshima Island from Mt. Ogusu

Mt. Ogusu Summit

(2) Yokosuka, JP

Recommended Routes in Japan - 14

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Favorite Looking up the mountain valley from the trail's end point
Intermediate Intermediate

Kamikochi Trail

4.4 mi 7.2 km 236' Up 71.92 m Up 237' Down 72.24 m Down

Toyoshina, JP
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Favorite View of the Nachi Falls from the main complex.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Nakahechi Imperial Route

46.5 mi 74.9 km 12,975' Up 3954.76 m Up 12,090' Down 3684.91 m Down

Tanabe, JP
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Favorite Lots of stairs help with the steep incline of this mountain.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Mt. Nabewari and Mt. Tounodake

13.3 mi 21.5 km 4,624' Up 1409.36 m Up 4,642' Down 1414.75 m Down

Hadano, JP
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Favorite View from the middle peak
Difficult Difficult

Mikuradake

2.2 mi 3.6 km 1,433' Up 436.87 m Up 1,431' Down 436.16 m Down

Ōno-hara, JP
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Favorite A view of Mt Fuji.
Difficult Difficult

Mt. Mitsutōge from Mitsutōge Station to Lake Kawaguchi

9.8 mi 15.7 km 4,106' Up 1251.48 m Up 3,277' Down 998.7 m Down

Ōtsuki, JP
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Favorite Dainichiji Temple
Intermediate Intermediate

Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage Route

736.7 mi 1,185.7 km 74,281' Up 22640.7 m Up 74,280' Down 22640.5 m Down

Narutoc…, JP
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Favorite Kojin-do shrine on the trail.
Intermediate Intermediate

Kumano Kodo - Iseji Route

98.3 mi 158.3 km 10,265' Up 3128.9 m Up 10,270' Down 3130.17 m Down

Ise, JP
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Favorite The Daimon Gate that marks the beginning of the trail.
Intermediate Intermediate

Kōyasan Nyonin-michi Route

11.5 mi 18.5 km 2,884' Up 879.13 m Up 2,884' Down 879.14 m Down

Kōya, JP
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Favorite Kohechi
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Kohechi Mountainous Route - Kumano Kodo

46.7 mi 75.2 km 12,615' Up 3845.03 m Up 15,037' Down 4583.4 m Down

Kōya, JP
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Japan Running

  • 190 Miles 306 Kilometers of Trail
  • 14 Recommended Routes
  • 9 Gems Gems
  • 11 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 46 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 21 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Japan - 64

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9.1 mi 14.7 km #1Nakahechi Imperial Route - Koguchi to Nachi Taisha
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Shingū, JP
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Shingū, JP
10.5 mi 16.9 km #2Nakahechi Imperial Route Section 1: Takijiri-oji to Chikatsuyu…
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Tanabe, JP
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Tanabe, JP
15.2 mi 24.4 km #3Nakahechi Imperial Route - Chikatsuyu to Hongū
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Tanabe, JP
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Tanabe, JP
2.4 mi 3.8 km #4Higashi-Zushi to 乳頭山
Difficult Difficult
Zushi, JP
Difficult Difficult
Zushi, JP
0.5 mi 0.8 km #5Maedagawa Promenade
Intermediate Intermediate
Hayama, JP
Intermediate Intermediate
Hayama, JP
1.5 mi 2.5 km #6Mt. Ogusu from Nagasaka
Intermediate Intermediate
Yokosuka, JP
Intermediate Intermediate
Yokosuka, JP
4.9 mi 7.9 km #7Mount Miyanoura Trail
Difficult Difficult
Nishinoomote, JP
Difficult Difficult
Nishinoomote, JP
8.0 mi 12.9 km #8Nakahechi Imperial Route - Ukegawa to Koguchi
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Shingū, JP
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Shingū, JP
8.1 mi 13.0 km #9Mount Miyanura to Shiratani Unsuikyo Trail
Difficult Difficult
Nishinoomote, JP
Difficult Difficult
Nishinoomote, JP
0.6 mi 1.0 km #10Ta-Taki Waterfall Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Nago, JP
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Nago, JP

Photos of Japan - 172

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Lots of stairs help with the steep incline of this mountain.
Jun 1, 2017 near Hadano, JP
Beautiful view of Mount Fuji right before a stunning sunset in the fall. This view is from the Panorama Dai by Lake Shoji, to get there take the intermediate 60 to 80 min hiking trail next to the Yamada Hotel.
Nov 22, 2017 near Fujikaw…, JP
A view of Mt Fuji.
May 30, 2021 near Fujikaw…, JP
View of Tokyo Bay looking over Yokosuka to Yokohama and Tokyo.
Jun 6, 2021 near Hayama, JP
View from the Ai-no-dake summit
Jul 13, 2023 near Ryūō, JP
A small tea farm just off the trail.
Jul 21, 2023 near Shingū, JP
The trail holding just above the stream.
Jul 22, 2023 near Tanabe, JP
View of the Nachi Falls from the main complex.
Jul 22, 2023 near Shingū, JP

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