Summary

We all know Australia is the place for bushwalking... New Zealand has some good tracks too... but surprisingly the rest of the world has some places worth visiting too! (imaging that!)

This is the place to share walks from outside of Australia/New Zealand.

Walks in Japan

Medium

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.

Medium

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.

Medium

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.

Medium

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.

Hard

9.5 km return

6.5 hrs

Mt. Senjo-ga-take 仙丈ケ岳 (Nagano/Yamanashi Prefecture)

Mt. Senjo-ga-take is a 3033m mountain located in the Minami Alps national park on the border between Nagano and Yamanashi. Senjo-ga-take is one of the 100 famous mountains of Japan and is one of the 20 odd peaks in Japan over 3000 metres.
You can see a wide range of wildlife including the elusive raichou, a bird which only lives at elevations of 2500m or above.
From the summit you get a 360 view of the Minami Alps and on a clear day you can see as far as Mt. Fuji.

Medium

6 km return

3.5 hrs

Mt. Yoro 養老山 (Gifu Prefecture)

Mt. Yoro, located near the Mie prefecture border has a beautiful waterfall at the base of the mountain and stunning views over the Gifu farmlands. The hike is not particularly intensive or technical. It's good stuff.

Medium

15 km one-way

5 hrs

Nakasendo Trail (Nagiso to Nojiri section, Nagano Prefecture)

Traverse a section of the old road between Tokyo and Kyoto, dating back to the Edo Period.
Enjoy villages and landscapes in their natural beauty.
This section of the Nakasendo Trail was used when the more direct route along the Kiso river was flooded.

Medium

16 km one-way

6 hrs

Nakasendo Trail (Nakatsugawa to Nagiso section-Gifu/ Nagano Prefecture)

Traverse a section of the old road between Tokyo and Kyoto, dating back to the Edo Period.
Enjoy villages and landscapes in their natural beauty.
This section of the Nakasendo Trail includes the villages of Magome and Tsumago, known for their meticulous restauration.

Easy

6 km return

2 hrs

Nakasendo Trail (Yabuhara-juku to Narai-juku section, Nagano Prefecture) 藪原宿 -> 奈良井宿　中山道

The Nakansendo is an old road that runs from Tokyo to Kyoto. The section, Yabuhara to Narai takes you through a beautiful forested area with views of Mount Ontake into the perfectly preserved area of Narai-juku, which still has some of the original buildings from the Edo period.

Medium

17 km one-way

6 hrs

Nakasendo Trail (Yokokawa to Karuizawa section, Gunma/ Nagano Prefecture)

Traverse a section of the old road between Tokyo and Kyoto, dating back to the Edo Period.
Enjoy villages and landscapes in their natural beauty.
This section of the Nakasendo Trail crosses the Usui pass (1200m), marking the border between Gunma and Nagano.