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Easy hikes and walks in the Japanese Alps

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Exploring Japanese Alps on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in the Japanese Alps. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 9, 2025

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1. Tashiro Pond – Kamikochi River Bend loop from 奥飛騨温泉郷村上

7.41km

01:57

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Kamikochi Park Center – Kamikochi River Bend loop from 奥飛騨温泉郷中尾

7.37km

01:56

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Chureito Pagoda – Arakura Sengen Shrine loop from 下吉田

2.15km

00:40

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. View of Mount Fuji – View of Mount Fuji loop from Katsuyama

3.86km

01:31

280m

290m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway – View of Lake Kawaguchiko loop from 河口湖

6.22km

01:40

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. View of Hirayu Ōtaki Waterfall loop from 奥飛騨温泉郷平湯

3.75km

01:08

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Matsumoto Castle – Yohashira Shrine loop from 松本

4.51km

01:09

20m

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8. Arakura Sengen Shrine – Chureito Pagoda loop from Asama 2-chome

1.03km

00:20

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Zenko-ji Temple Gate – Zenkoji Temple loop from 長野

4.54km

01:12

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Zengoro Falls loop from 大字小野沢

6.27km

01:51

190m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in the Japanese Alps

1. Tashiro Pond – Kamikochi River Bend loop from 奥飛騨温泉郷村上

2. Kamikochi Park Center – Kamikochi River Bend loop from 奥飛騨温泉郷中尾

3. Chureito Pagoda – Arakura Sengen Shrine loop from 下吉田

4. View of Mount Fuji – View of Mount Fuji loop from Katsuyama

5. Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway – View of Lake Kawaguchiko loop from 河口湖

6. View of Hirayu Ōtaki Waterfall loop from 奥飛騨温泉郷平湯

7. Matsumoto Castle – Yohashira Shrine loop from 松本

8. Arakura Sengen Shrine – Chureito Pagoda loop from Asama 2-chome

9. Zenko-ji Temple Gate – Zenkoji Temple loop from 長野

10. Zengoro Falls loop from 大字小野沢

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