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Hiking in the Japan Alps

Steep sacred summits populate the rolling forested mountains of the east

The flourishing wilderness of Japan has massively influenced its history, culture, and customs. The abundance of rolling mountains has cultivated a strong hiking scene across the archipelago. Japan is made up of stratovolcanic islands that stretches over 3,000 kilometers, offering breathtaking alpine scenery. Visit during the warmer months between May and October for ideal hiking conditions.
 
 
 
 
 

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There are many reasons for choosing Hiking in Japan

Approximately 70 percent of the Japan archipelago is dominated by piercing mountains and volcanoes, where snow is permanently sprinkled across its summits. Its natural beauty makes it a fascinating place for hiking, an industry that has flourished along with its tourism sector. The eastern treasures are best explored in a couple of days, ideally a weekend, given the extensive terrain and rolling green landscapes.

 

Good to know:

Currency

Yen

Country code

+81

Language

Japanese

Best time to visit

Visit during the warmer months between May and October for ideal hiking conditions

What's the weather like?

The north of the country receives a humid and continental climate, while the south experiences a subtropical and rainforest climate. While its coastal geography results in a high level of rainfall each year, that translated into snow at higher altitudes

More info about Hiking in Japan Alps:

Lying just off the coast of continental Asia, Japan consists of approximately 6,852 islands, of which the four largest contain most of the population of 127 million. The majority of the nation’s terrain is rugged, mountainous, and volcanic, while being blanketed in thick forest. The large scale of territory, differences in geography, and varying climates also create a diverse ecology of flora and fauna, including some rare and endangered species

 

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