Hiking in Japan

Happy New Year: Happy New Year to everyone who still uses websites. Wishing 2026 will be a fun and safe hiking year for you all.

Youtube Channel: In 2026 I’ll keep adding content to my channel. I plan to create new content monthly, so feel free to subscribe if you’d like some visual information about Japan’s mountains.

Mt Fuji: Mt Fuji is now closed for the winter season. See my special video about the updated permit system.

COVID-19 Update: Japan is filled with record numbers of foreign tourists. Hut reservations are now required for most huts in the Japan Alps in 2026. Prices continue to increase year on year.

Guidebook: Our new guidebook has been released by Cicerone Press (UK). Copies are available directly through their website for a special discounted price.