Japan offers an infinite number of great hikes across the country. Discover the Yamap app that all japanese hikers use to find hiking course. WHile the app offers paid features, by browsing it and saving the informations with screenshot you'll be able to get all the infos for free too.
You can use Yamap on your phone or through the website. To get started finding an hiking course enar you, download the app for Android or iPhone or visit the website map page.
You'll see the map of Japan and can zoom in into the different hiking spots. Select an area you are interested in visiting by clicking on it.
Once you selected an area, you'll be seeing the different peaks that are located in the area you selected:
Select one of the peak and you'll see all the available hiking course ranked by popularity. Select one that fits the time you want to spend and elevation difference adapted to your level.
On the course page, you'll be able to see a detailed map and elevation graph. By clicking on the points on the trail you'll be able to see photos and point of interests.
If you'd like to start the hike, click on the first spot and you'll be able to open the starting point on Google Maps.
While exploring on the website is nice, the app enables you to follow your progress and get direction while hiking. While japanese hiking courses are often well marked you should better take screenshots of the map and itinerary as cellphone network is often unable in the montains.
NOTE: Getting on a hike can be dangerous if you are not well prepared. Check the weather, your clothes and bring enough to drink and eat while on adevnture.
Have fun exploring! And let us know your favorite hikes in Japan!