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Mt Ngungun
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Mount Coolum
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Mt Warning Summit Trail
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Mt Cordeaux
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Twin Falls Circuit
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Popular Walks
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Mt Ngungun
(1138 ticks) -
Mount Coolum
(858 ticks) -
Mt Warning Summit Trail
(758 ticks) -
Mt Cordeaux
(655 ticks) -
Twin Falls Circuit
(625 ticks)
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8.7
km
return
3
hrs
Mt. Kinpoku 金北山 (Niigata Prefecture)
Mt. Kinpoku - the tallest mountain on Sado Island. Hike a truly unique mountain and have the entirety of Sado beneath your feet. Some cool wildlife and a flirtation with the JSDF.
5.5
km
return
5
hrs
Mt. Kisokomagatake 木曽駒ケ岳 + Mt. Houkendake 宝剣岳 (Central Alps, Nagano Prefecture)
One of the most underated parts of the Japanese alps. The central alps is unbelieviably beautiful, if someone blindfolded you and told you were somewhere in Europe, it would be entirely believable. The hike is very straight forward, it can be combined with a multiday hike and other nearby peaks such as Houkendake.
11
km
return
5
hrs
Mt. Kuju 久住山 (Aso-Kuju National Park, Oita Prefecture)
The tallest peak on the Kyushu mainland standing at 1,791m. Stunning active volcanoes and vibrant colours. Lots of different peaks to do along the way and always changing scenery.
5
km
return
2
hrs
Mt. Misen 弥山, Miyajima Island (Hiroshima Prefecture)
The hike offers an alternative to the rope way which takes you to the top of Mt. Misen, the highest peak on Miyajima Island. At the top of the mountain there is a good viewing platform from which you can see the Seto Inland Sea and the main land of Japan. The track is far less crowded than the ropeway and gives opportunity to see some of the more wild deer which are less used to human interaction.
5
km
return
6
hrs
Mt. Myogi 妙義山 (Gunma Prefecture)
Mt. Myogi offers a thrilling hike with long sections of scrambling. It is not for the faint hearted but the views are spectacular. Although not one of the 100 famous mountains, it honestly should be as its shape is iconic and offers a hiking experience unlike any other.
5.2
km
return
2.5
hrs
Mt. Nishi 西の西山 (Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
A pretty decent look at some karst topography, not as cool as Mt. Nuki in Kitakyushu but does the job. Akiyoshidai is much more expansive and this hike can be combined with many others to make for a full day.
10
km
return
3
hrs
Mt. Nokoyama 納古山 (Gifu Prefecture)
Mt. Nokoyama is located deep in the sticks of Gifu Prefecture. It has a 360 view over the surrounding river, farmlands and mountains. Not particularly hard, makes for a good day trip.
6
km
return
4.5
hrs
Mt. Norikura 乗鞍岳 (Gifu Prefecture)
Norikura is one of Japan's 100 famous mountains and one of the 20 odd mountains in Japan that are over 3000 metres. On a clear day you get jaw dropping views of the Hotaka Mountain range and the northern alps, if you are lucky you can see as far as Fuji. There are volcanic lakes galore. It's worth the trek out to Norikura.
7
km
return
3.5
hrs
Mt. Nuki 貫山 (Fukuoka Prefecture)
A stunning example of karst topography located in Kitakyushu that is entirely unique. This is a super cool hike and one is personally one of the best I have done in Japan.
500
m
return
10
mins
Mt. Sasao 笹尾山 (Gifu Prefecture)
One of the military encampments used by one of the main forces involved in the Battle of Sekigahara. You can feel like you are a samurai as you survey the land and imagine the battle.
