Hiking

Hiking studded with temples, shrines, bridges and scenic views for all seasons.

A holy mountain with temple stays near Tokyo.

Get away from it all in scenic Wakayama with a temple stay, hiking, or sacred fire festival.

Discover the three faces of this mystical mountainous area and popular tourist spot for cherry blossoms.

See Mount Fuji, explore a bat cave, and visit a thatched-roof village that rivals Shirakawa-go.

Tradition meets history and natural beauty on Kyoto’s sacred mountain.

Abundant hot springs and nature for hiking and winter sports.

Find yourself on a tranquil hike or go full-on ninja in Mie Prefecture.

This demanding trek is for seasoned hikers only, but gorgeous views and the unearthly Mount Koya are sure to take anyone’s breath away.

Take the road less traveled on this coastal hiking trail once sought out by poets and painters for artistic inspiration.

This stunning trek through Wakayama Prefecture was once favored by emperors and nobles.

Walk in the presence of the gods as you follow these ancient pilgrimage trails in Western Japan.