The Best Trails in Nagano (Japan)

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2014-05-24 25 塩見岳

Alpine Climbing

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near Ichiba, Nagano (Japan)

sebastien.picard

Distance

16.35mi

Elevation +

8369f

TrailRank

96| 5.0

2-day expedition to Shiomidake This was one of these rare occasions when I can manage a 2-day trip to the mountains. This time was also my first real experience in the South Alps (granted that Hakkorei does not really...

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Luciano Clemente Cavalcante da Silva

Liked the detail. Great photos.
José Rolo de Sousa

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2013-11-23 硫黄岳→赤岳→阿弥陀岳

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near Nakazawa, Nagano (Japan)

sebastien.picard
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Distance

10.43mi

Elevation +

5689f

TrailRank

72

Yatsugatake traverse, winter hike. Only two weeks passed since the last time to Akadake (http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=5601103) but I seized the last opportunity before heavier snowfalls to go again but fo...

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Nakasendo #3

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near Yabuhara, Nagano (Japan)

Os Pés do Caminho

Distance

4.30mi

Elevation +

1234f

TrailRank

70

April 2019. Last chance before the big pandemics and a life to celebrate. Out to Japan to see the Sakura, and to walk parts of the Nakasendo trail (aka Kisokaido https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakasendo) the old road thro...

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Nakasendo #4b-5

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near Shinkaruizawa, Nagano (Japan)

Os Pés do Caminho

Distance

12.75mi

Elevation +

1207f

TrailRank

68

April 2019. Last chance before the big pandemics and a life to celebrate. Out to Japan to see the Sakura, and to walk parts of the Nakasendo trail (aka Kisokaido https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakasendo) the old road thro...

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2014-04-12 四阿山

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near Higashi-gumi, Nagano (Japan)

sebastien.picard

Distance

8.32mi

Elevation +

3793f

TrailRank

66

Day hike at Azumayasan This time I had some time constraints and could not make it a long hike. Since I was to be in Gunma by 5 PM, I considered the options I had for a snow hike with "light equipment" and set for Azu...

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Mt. Ena MisakaTouge Route/ 恵那山神坂峠ルート

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near Kami-seinaiji, Nagano (Japan)

maisica

Distance

7.02mi

Elevation +

2592f

TrailRank

65

I couldn't reach the summit. Both knees so hurt, I was difficult situation to walk. But strangers help me so I could go down. I can't thank you too much! If I had not met you, I'm still in the mountain.. 私は頂上へたどり着けませんでし...

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2014-04-27 浅間山

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near Komoro, Nagano (Japan)

sebastien.picard

Distance

10.70mi

Elevation +

5276f

TrailRank

64

Day hike to Asamayama We came by car and this time I didn't pay attention to the road because it wasn't my plan. We reached the parking lot in front of Asamayama sanso shortly before 8 AM. On our way we had a wonderfu...

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Mount Ena Kami-seinaiji

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near Kami-seinaiji, Nagano (Japan)

kelvin lima

Distance

6.04mi

Elevation +

2493f

TrailRank

62

Mount Ena Kami-seinaiji A beautiful trail, really a difficult walk, with many climbs and descents with a lot of inclination and difficulty. This time we didn't make it to the end.

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Nakasendo #2

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near Tsumago, Nagano (Japan)

Os Pés do Caminho

Distance

12.64mi

Elevation +

2444f

TrailRank

58

April 2019. Last chance before the big pandemics and a life to celebrate. Out to Japan to see the Sakura, and to walk parts of the Nakasendo trail (aka Kisokaido https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakasendo) the old road thro...

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2014-12-08 赤岳

Alpine Climbing

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near Yokomiyama, Nagano (Japan)

sebastien.picard

Distance

7.38mi

Elevation +

4843f

TrailRank

58

Day climb to Akadake. Just 2 days after going to Gongendake (see: http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=8419797 ) I was back in Yatsugatake, this time the objective was its highest peak, Akadake (2899m). A late ...

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2015-04-12 阿弥陀北西稜

Alpine Climbing

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near Yokomiyama, Nagano (Japan)

sebastien.picard

Distance

4.28mi

Elevation +

1201f

TrailRank

51

Mixed climbing to Amidadake North West ridge. For my first mixed climbing experience, we headed for Amidadake North West ridge, reputed to be the second most technical climb of the Yatsugatake massif, with a crux rank...

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Mt. Karamatsu (2696 m)

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near Hakuba, Nagano (Japan)

bartromgens

Distance

11.44mi

Elevation +

8041f

TrailRank

49

Hike to one of the highest peaks, Mt. Karamatsu (2696 m), in the area. First part use three ski-lifts, including the Happo One Adams Gondola, to bring you to 1800 m. These lift start operating the first weekend of Jun...

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2015-07-26 小川山

Rock Climbing

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near Mawarimedaira, Nagano (Japan)

sebastien.picard

Distance

2.41mi

Elevation +

577f

TrailRank

39

Crack and slab climbing at 妹岩 in 小川山 More pictures here: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8dPS_LBwxeLfkVVVmU3WFVlLTNTM01zT2VHOHBPUi10TnVRVjdrMy0xRVlOaG9uOWx3MFE&usp=sharing

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Mt. Ena - 恵那山

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near Hirugami, Nagano (Japan)

kusanagi

Distance

13.15mi

Elevation +

3934f

TrailRank

39

If you wanna get up this one, you better be prepared to get buried alive into man-sized bamboo grass! No views worth of the name in the way up this mountain… Although if you go full circle, you will get some good ones ...

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Mt. Togakushi

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near Chūsha, Nagano (Japan)

Carlcarlcarl

Distance

8.02mi

Elevation +

3458f

TrailRank

38

Do NOT attempt if you have trouble with heights. A good deal of physical strength is necessary for climbing up the section equipped with chains, especially when following the track clockwise. The return can be done in 3...

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Nojiri to Tsumago Nakasendo trail Kiso valley

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near Nojiri, Nagano (Japan)

jkavandijk

Distance

11.46mi

Elevation +

617f

TrailRank

35

Nice hike along the Nakasendo trail walking south bound (to Kyoto) steep slopes now and then. Amazing views in the surrounding mountains and Kiso river and passing through old post towns. Houses with amazing gardens. Wor...

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2015-01-10 霧積

Ice Climbing

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near Kyūkaruizawa, Nagano (Japan)

sebastien.picard

Distance

2.29mi

Elevation +

3136f

TrailRank

35

Ice climbing at Kiridumi It was my first experience of climbing frozen waterfalls, I don't know if there is any meaning to it but I was in Gunma prefecture where my wife is born. We spent the night at Michinoeki Myog...

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Tsumago (Otsumago busstop) to Magome-Juku

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near Tsumago, Nagano (Japan)

jkavandijk

Distance

5.79mi

Elevation +

1211f

TrailRank

34

Part of Nagasendo route that’s very nice. This way is walking uphill (could consider going by bus till the end and walk backwards). Two nice waterfalls and beautiful forest on this route. Magome-Juku is a very touristic ...

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Tsugaike Hutte - Hakuba Oike - Shirouma - Yarigatake - Yari Onsen - Sarukura-so

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near Futamata, Nagano (Japan)

Martin J. Osborne

Distance

12.70mi

Elevation +

5226f

TrailRank

34

A spectacular two-day hike with an overnight stop at Shirouma (Hakuba Sanso hut). At their peak, the Fall colors are amazing. The starting point, Tsugaike Hütte, can be reached from the town of Hakuba by taking a bus to ...

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Nakasendo #4

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near Narai, Nagano (Japan)

Os Pés do Caminho

Distance

2.01mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

34

April 2019. Last chance before the big pandemics and a life to celebrate. Out to Japan to see the Sakura, and to walk parts of the Nakasendo trail (aka Kisokaido https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakasendo) the old road thro...

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Nagiso - Kotoku ji Temple - Magome

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near Nagiso, Nagano (Japan)

jwright

Distance

8.23mi

Elevation +

2067f

TrailRank

34

Trail from Nagiso to Magome passing through: - Kotoku ji Temple (2.9 km) A great walk with lots to see on the way. The waterfall being the highlight. Note doing this way means there is a lot more climb but mostly on a st...

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Mt. Senjo - 仙丈ヶ岳

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near Ichinose, Nagano (Japan)

kusanagi

Distance

7.92mi

Elevation +

3133f

TrailRank

34

A nice walk through some deep woods and high terrain, with splendid views over the two highest peaks of Japan: Kitadake and Fujisan!

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Yabuhara - Narai

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near Yabuhara, Nagano (Japan)

jwright

Distance

4.87mi

Elevation +

1588f

TrailRank

33

Yabuhara - Narai A gentle walk through the wood with the fun of ringing the bell to tell the bears you coming.

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Mt. Kurofuyama with views of Mt. Asama vulcano

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near Hishino, Nagano (Japan)

bartromgens

Distance

6.55mi

Elevation +

3684f

TrailRank

33

Hike over a ridge and valley with views on the Mt. Asama vulcano. A morning bus from Komoro Station (8:50 at time of writing) can bring you to the start of the hike. There is a bus back in the afternoon (16:19 at time...

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TOUR de MT. NAEBA (Sakae Village Romantic Cycling)

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near Shikumi, Nagano (Japan)

glenn.gv.gould

Distance

59.14mi

Elevation +

15351f

TrailRank

32

A cycling event that has continued since 2006 in Sakaemura, Nagano Prefecture. The midsummer cycling that takes advantage of the vast and undulating village topography has many nutrition points and you can eat a lot of d...

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