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Mount Ryūgohō hike on Akiyoshidai
龍護峰
A 13 km loop over the south-west of Akiyoshidai to Mount Ryūgohō, the high point of Japan’s largest karst plateau.
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Akiyoshidai Chōjagamori walk
長者ヶ森
A 5.6 km loop over the three northern summits of Akiyoshidai, Japan’s largest karst plateau.
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Ureshino Kyushu Olle walk
九州オルレ嬉野コース
A Kyushu Olle course over the tea hills between the porcelain kilns of Yoshida and the onsen town of Ureshino.
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Saiki Onyujima Kyushu Olle walk
大入島
A Kyushu Olle course that crosses Onyujima, a small hilly island in Saiki Bay in eastern Oita, from one ferry pier to the other.
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Hiraodai karst hike
平尾台
A walk across Hiraodai, the karst plateau above Kitakyushu, over open grassland scattered with thousands of white limestone rocks.
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Mount Yufu East Peak hike
由布岳
Mount Yufu is the twin-peaked cone that defines the Yufuin skyline, and reaching its East Peak is a demanding, full-day climb. It is a serious effort, but this is a great mountain and well worth it.
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Garandake crater hike
伽藍岳
A quiet volcanic crater walk between Beppu and Yufuin, with warm fumarole fields and wide views of Mount Yufu and Beppu Bay.
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Sensuikyo hike to Nakadake and Takadake
仙酔峡・中岳・高岳
A rocky, exposed Mount Aso hike from Sensuikyo to Nakadake, Takadake and the crater ridge, with close-up views into the active crater system.
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Mount Mimata hike from Chojabaru
三俣山
A quiet spring hike from Chojabaru Visitor Center to Mount Mimata's west peak and main peak, with open volcanic views, dry grass ridges and rocky climbs.
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The Nametoko Gorge walk
滑床渓谷
A wild gorge of smooth granite on the upper Meguro River in Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park: quiet paths along clear water, and a rough optional climb to a high waterfall.
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Climbing Kaimon Dake, the Satsuma Fuji
開聞岳
A dormant volcano at the southern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula with a spiral trail through the forest to a 360-degree summit.
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Hachinohe Section of Michinoku Coastal Trail
みちのく潮風トレイル
Day hike along the gentle shores of the Hachinohe section of the Michinoku Coastal Trail.
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Nakanohama to Jodogahama: Miyako section of the Michinoku Coastal Trail
みちのく潮風トレイル
Day hike along the wildest stretch of the Miyako section of the Michinoku Coastal Trail.
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Kankakei Gorge hike up to Mount Hoshigajo
寒霞渓
A full-day hike up through Kankakei to the highest peak in the Seto Inland Sea.
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Mt. Karakunidake hike in Kirishima
韓国岳
The tallest peak in the Kirishima range, with the best view of Shinmoedake's active crater.
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Takachihonomine hike in Kirishima
高千穂峰
A ridge walk across volcanic terrain steeped in Japanese creation myth.
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Nakadake and Kuju mountain range hike from Makinoto pass
くじゅう連山
Open ridges, sweeping peak views and mountains that glow with colour.
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Kishimadake and Eboshidake hikes at Mount Aso
杵島岳・烏帽子岳
Two short hikes from Kusasenri to Kishimadake and Eboshidake, with open views across the active volcanic centre of Mount Aso.
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Kashiwajima cliff hike on the Odo Coast
柏島
A short coastal hike above Kashiwajima, following the Odo Coast cliffs between Kannon Rock and Odoyama Observatory.
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Cape Ashizuri: Shikoku’s southern tip
足摺岬
A short coastal walk past a lighthouse, temple and dramatic Pacific cliffs at Shikoku’s southern tip.
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Tatsukushi Marine Park & Minokoshi coastal walk
竜串海岸 & 見残し海岸
Walking on ancient rock formations from in the Ashizuri Uwakai National Park.
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Walking the Mount Usu crater trails at Lake Toya
洞爺湖 - 有珠山
A volcanic landscape walk through the Mt. Usu eruption zone with crater ponds, broken roads and abandoned buildings.
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Sada & Misato bridges — a walk along the Shimanto river
佐田沈下橋 - 三里沈下橋
A 7km loop pairing the Shimanto River's most iconic "chinkabashi" or submersible bridges.
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Shikoku Karst walk
四国カルスト
An easy ridge walk across Shikoku Karst with open grassland, white limestone outcrops, wide mountain views and a quiet route from Hoshifuru Village Tengu to Mezurudaira.
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Hiking Mount Unzen
雲仙岳
Mount Unzen is a rewarding half-day hike above Unzen Onsen, combining forest paths, volcanic ridgelines, and wide views across the Shimabara Peninsula.
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Nakatsu Gorge walk
中津渓谷
A short walk through Nakatsu Gorge in Kochi, following clear Niyodo Blue pools and boulder-lined paths to the 20-metre Uryu no Taki waterfall.
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Yasui Gorge walk
安居渓谷
A relaxed gorge walk through Kochi’s Niyodo Blue country, following crystal-clear river pools, mossy paths and waterfalls to the two-tiered Hiryu no Taki.