Top 10 Hikes in Shikoku
Amon Bradshaw Shikoku is often overlooked by hikers and travellers in Japan, but the island’s four prefectures offers some of the best moderate (non-mountaineering) foot-on-ground hiking trails in the country. From the…
Top 5 Hikes in the Iya Valley
The Iya Valley in Tokushima is one of Japan’s “Three Hidden Regions,” famous for its tall limestone gorges, historic thatched-roof houses, and the iconic Kazurabashi (vine bridges) across the Iya…
Best topographic maps and apps for hiking in Japan
You might have noticed that the standard topographic hiking map or app you use at home doesn’t show a lot of detail for Japan. Where are all the mountains and…
Best food options for hiking in Japan
So you’ve got all the gear you need and you’re ready to start hiking. But what should you bring to eat? Lucky for you, dear reader, you’re in Japan! The…
We created a map of the best hikes in Shikoku
Hiking all of Shikoku’s beautiful mountains in one lifetime might just be impossible – but if you’d like to try this list will provide you a good place to start.…
What to wear hiking in Japan
Deciding what to wear when hiking is a challenging (but very important) task. In Japan the weather can change at any moment and if you pack the wrong clothing you…