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Book now for the Japanese Autumn; September - November 2025.

by Nick Noble March 7, 2025

Book now for the Japanese Autumn; September - November 2025.

For the Kumano Kodo, September - November are great times to experience this walk and enjoy Autumn temperatures and colours, and for the Shin-etsu Trail which is further north, October is the optimal Autumn month.

Posted in great walks, hiking, hiking guide, hiking japan, hiking trails, japan, japanese food, japanese onsen, kumano kodo, Madarao, minshuku, onsen, Pension, pilgrimage trail, Ryokan, Shin-etsu, Shin-etsu Trail, Togari Onsen, travel advice

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Tips for Hiking in Japan

by Nick Noble January 18, 2025

1. Plan Your Route and Check the Weather Before embarking on a hike, especially in the Japanese Alps or Mount Fuji, it’s crucial to plan your rout...

Posted in hiking, hiking japan, hiking trails, japan, japanese food, japanese onsen, kumano kodo, Nagano, pilgrimage trail, Shin-etsu, travel advice

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Best Hiking Trails in Japan

by Nick Noble January 18, 2025

If you’re wondering about the best places for hiking in Japan, here are some of the top trails that you shouldn’t miss. 1. Mount Fuji: The Ultimate...

Posted in hiking, hiking japan, hiking trails, japan, japanese food, kumano kodo, pilgrimage trail, Shin-etsu, travel advice

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Hiking the Kumano Kodo: A Sacred Pilgrimage in Japan’s Scenic Heartland

by Nick Noble November 25, 2024

Hiking the Kumano Kodo: A Sacred Pilgrimage in Japan’s Scenic Heartland

Japan is renowned for its spectacular hiking trails, and among them, the Kumano Kodo stands out as a deeply spiritual and historically significant ...

Posted in Chikatsuya, great walks, hiking, hiking guide, hiking japan, hiking trails, Hongu, japan, japanese food, japanese onsen, Kawayu Onsen, Ki Tanabe, Kii Katsuura, koguchi, kumano kodo, Kumano Kodo Trail Map, minshuku, nakahechi, onsen, pilgrimage trail, Ryokan, takahara, travel advice

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Exploring Japan’s Best Hiking Trails: A Journey Through Nature’s Beauty

by Nick Noble November 25, 2024

Exploring Japan’s Best Hiking Trails: A Journey Through Nature’s Beauty

Hiking in Japan is an adventure that combines breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural experiences, and a deep connection to nature. Whether you’re a...

Posted in great walks, guided walks, hiking, hiking guide, hiking japan, hiking trails, Hongu, japan, japanese food, japanese onsen, Kawayu Onsen, Ki Tanabe, Kii Katsuura, koguchi, kumano kodo, Kumano Kodo Trail Map, minshuku, Nagano, nakahechi, Nonaka, onsen, pilgrimage trail, Ryokan, Shin-etsu, takahara, travel advice

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One of northern Nagano’s sacred places; Kosuge.

by Nick Noble November 17, 2024

One of northern Nagano’s sacred places; Kosuge.

Kosuge is one of northern Nagano’s most sacred places and rich in Buddhist and Shinto history, it was here that En-no-ozuno, the father of Shugendo...

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Focussing on our why; Hiking Trails Pty Ltd

by Nick Noble March 27, 2024

Focussing on our why; Hiking Trails Pty Ltd

At Hiking Trails Pty Ltd, we've been doing some work on our why. Asking why do we exist? What is our purpose? What do we do really well that we can...

Posted in australian hiking, australian walks, Chikatsuya, cradle mountain, food and wine, glamping, great walks, hiking, hiking accessories, hiking guide, hiking japan, hiking trails, Hongu, japan, japanese food, japanese onsen, Kawayu Onsen, Ki Tanabe, Kii Katsuura, koguchi, kumano kodo, Kumano Kodo Trail Map, minshuku, Nagano, nakahechi, onsen, pilgrimage trail, Ryokan, Shin-etsu, takahara

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Kawayu Onsen, Hongu

by Nick Noble October 15, 2023

Kawayu Onsen is a geological thermal wonder located on the Oto River, a tributary of the Kumano-gawa River. “Kawa” means “river” and “yu” means “h...

Posted in hiking japan, Hongu, japan, japanese food, japanese onsen, Kawayu Onsen, kumano kodo, onsen, Pilgrimage Trail

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Minshuku Chikatsuyu

by Nick Noble April 23, 2023

Chikatsuyu Minshuku Minshuku Chikatsuyu is a small guesthouse located in the Chikatsuyu village along the Hiki-gawa River. The Hisui-no-yu onsen i...

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Minshuku 3rd Place Kumano Kodo

by Nick Noble April 23, 2023

Nonaka Rental House 3rd Place Kumano Kodo is an old farmhouse in the Nonaka area near Tsugizakura-oji on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route. Mr. Tet...

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Tenku-no-Satoyama

by Nick Noble April 23, 2023

Takahara Homestay The ultimate mountain retreat in Japan! Tenku-no-Satoyama is a guesthouse in the ridge top settlement of Takahara along the Kum...

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Kiri-no-Sato Takahara Lodge

by Nick Noble April 23, 2023

Takahara Ryokan Takahara is a very popular destination for Kumano Kodo walkers. Kiri-no-Sato Takahara Lodge is located in the ridge top village of...

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