Everything You Need to Plan Your Japan Walk
Custom itineraries, downloadable maps, gear guides, accommodation recommendations, and direct support from our Tokyo-based trail team.
Build Your Itinerary
Tell us about your trip and we'll build a personalised walking itinerary within 48 hours.
How Our Trip Planning Works
Complete Your Profile
Tell us your dates, interests, fitness level, and any specific requirements — dietary, accessibility, photography focus, etc.
Our Team Builds Your Plan
Our Tokyo-based trail experts create a personalised day-by-day itinerary with route maps, accommodation suggestions, and transport connections.
Review & Refine
We email your draft itinerary within 48 hours. You can request adjustments, alternative options, or deeper detail on any specific section.
Walk with Confidence
Receive your final digital trip pack including GPX files, offline maps, emergency contacts, and a Japanese phrasebook for trail walkers.
Sample: 5-Day Kansai Trail Plan
Trail Maps & GPX Files
Download print-quality trail maps and GPS-ready GPX files for offline navigation. All maps are updated annually with the latest trail conditions, hut locations, and access information.
Coastal Trails Pack
12 coastal walking routes across Fukui, San'in Coast, Kumano, and Shikoku. Includes tidal timing notes and emergency contacts.
Hokkaido Trails Pack
Comprehensive maps for Daisetsuzan, Akan, Shiretoko, and Niseko trail networks with hut-to-hut distance tables and resupply points.
Kumano Kodō Complete
Full coverage of all Kumano Kodō routes — Nakahechi, Kohechi, Ohechi, Kiiji, and Iseji — with stamping office locations and ryokan listings.
Popular Itinerary Templates
Start with one of our tested templates and customise from there.
Arashiyama & Sagano Circuit
Philosopher's Path & Higashiyama
Nara Kasuga Trail
Kumano Kodō — First Two Days
Arrive Matsumoto — Kamikochi Transfer
Yarigatake Approach (Base Camp)
Northern Alps Ridge Walk
Arrive Kushiro — Akan Lake Circuit
Daisetsuzan Grand Traverse
Tokushima — Temples 1–12
Cape Muroto & Pacific Coast
Essential Walking Gear for Japan's Trails
Japan's trail conditions range from tropical subtropical to subarctic alpine. Our gear recommendations account for all of them — including the specific challenges of Japan's humidity, unpredictable mountain weather, and detailed footwear requirements.
Footwear
Boots & socks
Clothing
Layers & rain
Navigation
Maps & GPS
Safety
Emergency kit
Footwear Recommendations
Trail Hiking Boots
Waterproof mid-ankle boots recommended for most Japan trails. Vibram-soled for grip on wet stone and slippery clay paths.
Merino Wool Socks
Moisture-wicking and blister-preventing. Bring 3–4 pairs minimum for multi-day trips. Change socks at lunch on long days.
Sandals or Slip-Ons
Many trail-side shrines, ryokan, and onsen require shoe removal. Light sandals save time and reduce social friction at traditional venues.
Microspikes (Winter)
Required for mountain trails above 1000m from November through April. Strap-on yakumori crampons available at most Japanese outdoor shops.
Contact Our Trail Team
Based in Tokyo's Marunouchi district, our team of dedicated trail researchers and walking enthusiasts is available to answer any question about Japan's walking routes — from trail conditions to cultural etiquette.
Our Office
2-4-8 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City
Tokyo, Japan 〒175-0045
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 18:00 JST
Weekends: Email only
Send a Message
Whether it's a trail condition question, itinerary request, or partnership enquiry — we'd love to hear from you.