Top 4 Hiking & Trekking Trips in Japan

1.Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,750 reviews · from $63Our pick

Follow a certified MagicalTrip guide from Tofukuji through forest paths, bamboo, and a small hidden shrine before reaching Fushimi Inari-Taisha from the quieter upper trails. Expect about 7 kilometers, stairs, uneven ground, and limited crowds. Guides such as Naru, Yuko, Emi, and Hina add local stories and photos. Private options are available.

“A fair amount of walking uphill, but a good tour to the bamboo forest and to the shrine areas. The guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating, he provided a good overview of the area and history.”

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2.3-Hour Fushimi Inari Shrine Hidden Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 270 reviews · 3 hours · from $72

Start near Tofukuji Station and approach Fushimi Inari from the quiet back side of Mount Inari. Your English-speaking guide leads you through forest paths, bamboo groves, small shrines, and thousands of vermilion torii gates before finishing at the main shrine. Expect about 7 kilometers, steep steps, bugs, and a real hike rather than a casual stroll.

“My boyfriend and I enjoyed our with Nobu and Jimmy our tour guides. They were amazing people and made the journey around Fushimi Inari all the more enjoyable. Thank you!”

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3.Hiroshima Local guided Hiking Tour&Open-air Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 213 reviews · from $109

Start at Hiroshima Station with guides such as Nana, Michi, or Naomi, then climb the Futaba Mountains through Hiroshima Toshogu and Kinko Inari shrines. The route includes about 500 steps, forest bathing, views of Miyajima and the Seto Inland Sea, and a Nodate tea ceremony at a mountaintop shrine. Groups are limited to six.

“Learned more about Japanese culture, religion and history, while hiking in a local part of Hiroshima.”

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4.Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail [1 Day Tour from Nagoya]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $210

Leave Nagoya for a guided 8 km hike from Tsumago-juku to Magome-juku, two beautifully preserved Edo-era post towns. Guides such as Kim, Emily, Paula, and Polly bring the trail’s past to life, while a private vehicle handles the long transport. Bring lunch, water, and sturdy shoes for this rewarding but hilly day.

“Had an excellent trip with Emily and Nakanishi-san. It was a really fun trip and Emily was helpful and knowledgeable about the path and its history.”

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