Northern Japan Alps — Kamikochi to Yarigatake
A 4-day trek to the 'Matterhorn of Japan' — Yarigatake (3,180 m).
Where on earth
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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