Northern Japan Alps — Kamikochi to Yarigatake
A 4-day trek to the 'Matterhorn of Japan' — Yarigatake (3,180 m).
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- Region
- Japan
- Country
- East Asia
- Biome
- Japanese alpine (1,500–3,180 m)
- Best season
- July – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Japanese alpine (1,500–3,180 m)
- Best season: July – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
A 4-day trek to the 'Matterhorn of Japan' — Yarigatake (3,180 m).
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: July – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Japanese alpine (1,500–3,180 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
East Asia
Biome
Japanese alpine (1,500–3,180 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Northern Japan Alps — Kamikochi to Yarigatake trip tools
Popular pursuits at Northern Japan Alps — Kamikochi to Yarigatake
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.