Kamikochi Japan, Hotaka Mountain and Azusa River

Japan Hikes: Off Beaten Shin-etsu Trail & Kamikochi

If you are after an ultimate hiking experience in Japan away from the crowds and off the beaten path, you’ve come to the right place. The off beaten Shin-etsu Trail and Kamikochi are one of the best hiking adventures in Japan. From Shin-etsu's dense cedar woods and peaceful beech forests to the tranquil Japanese Alps of Kamikochi; both offer day hikes or multi day walking adventures that make impressive hiking experiences to include in your Japan trip. Here, we give you a quick guide to Shin-etsu

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