Japanese Alps Holidays

The Japanese Alps rise across the heart of Honshu, Japan’s main island, offering exceptional hiking in summer and world-class skiing in winter. This stunning region is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts or anyone seeking a peaceful contrast to Japan’s futuristic cities.

The area around Kamikochi is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, beautiful alpine flowers and flat walking trails, making it ideal for hikers of all abilities. Meanwhile, Kiso Valley feels as though it has been preserved in time, with traditional villages and the historic Nakasendo highway.

Nakasendo, which translates to ‘central mountain route’, follows in the footsteps of the ancient samurai through picturesque countryside and peaceful woodland. The route is home to the beautifully preserved post towns of Tsumago and Magome, where visitors can glimpse into Japan’s Edo-period past.

Trailfinders offers a range of Japanese Alps holidays and we have a dedicated team of destination specialists who are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore Japan on a self guided holiday, a sociable small group tour, a stopover or a cruise holiday, they are the perfect people to ask.