HIKING & TREKKING · Japan
The 5 hiking & trekking tours to book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start at the top.
Skip crowded trails at Kyoto's Fushimi Inari on a guided hike through bamboo forest, quiet shrines, and castle views.
“This was a great way to see Fushimi Inari! We were there on a super busy day at peak foliage season and National Holiday weekend, and we still felt like we had many of the areas on the upper part of the mountain to ourselves. Shin is a Read more”
A 3-hour small-group hike from Tofukuji into shaded forest trails, bamboo groves, and torii gates, with guided photo stops.
“It was fun hiking tour that you wouldn't experience on your own! Highly recommended!”
A guided morning hike up Mt. Futaba in Hiroshima with shrine stops, forest bathing, and an open-air nodate tea overlooking the city.
“Our family of 4, 2 adults, 16 year old and 13 year old absolutely loved this experience with Nana. She is a wonderful, experienced guide and she ensured we had the best time. We definately recommend visiting this very special, sacred spRead more”
![Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail [1 Day Tour from Nagoya] - From Nagoya Station to Tsumago-juku: stress-free start](https://pic3.japaneseguides.com/wp-content/uploads/hiking-the-historic-nakasendo-trail-1-day-tour-from-nagoya.jpg)
Hike Nakasendo from Tsumago to Magome with a small group guide, round-trip from Nagoya, and post-town history.
“Despite literally a torrential rainstorm taking place during the majority of the hike the Team at Snow Monkey tours kept our hardy band of trekkers motivated and interested as we made our way across the signature trail between Tsumago and Magome. A great experience well worth taking.”
Hike the Nakasendo from Tsumago to Magome on a small-group day trip from Nagoya, with guided history, comfy transport, and free time.
“We had a wonderful experience hiking a section of the Nakasendo trail with Mir as our guide and Iwasaki-san as our driver. The weather was perfect for hiking, and the trail offered stunning views — lush forest paths, small waterfalls, and peaceful mountain scenery. No black bears (thanks to all the bells!), but the calm and beauty of the trail more than made up for it. Our first stop, the historic post town of Tsumago, was a highlight — beautifully preserved and full of old-world charm. We ended our hike in Magome-juku, which, while more commercial, still felt rustic and atmospheric, with lovely views over the valley. Mir, our guide,…”
Pick the kind of day first. The tour comes second.
