Panorama Ginza Trail
STARTING POINT
Kamikochi
FINISH POINT
Nakabusa Onsen
DURATION
5 days / 4 nights
SEASON
From July to October
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Inn-to-Inn
PRICE
From 729€/person
- Challenge yourself with steep ascents and descents through Japan’s rugged Northern Alps
- Experience breathtaking views from ridgelines, with sights of Mt. Fuji on clear days
- Immerse yourself in the cultural and spiritual heritage of Japan
- Explore the historic Kamikochi Valley and ascend to the panoramic heights of Chogatake
- Relax and rejuvenate in the natural hot springs of Nakabusa Onsen
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
The Northern Japanese Alps, known locally as the Hida Mountains, are often compared to their European counterparts for their towering peaks and dramatic ridgelines.
These mountains have long held a place of reverence in Japanese culture, with many of their summits considered sacred. The pathways you’ll be following have inspired poets, artists, and adventurers for centuries, and as you hike, you’ll encounter shrines and ancient pathways that have been used for generations.
The Panorama Ginza Trail takes you deep into this storied region, offering a rare opportunity to experience its untouched beauty. However, this trail is not for the faint of heart; it demands physical fitness, stamina, and a spirit of adventure. It’s a demanding adventure, perfectly suited for seasoned hikers looking to explore one of Japan’s most awe-inspiring landscapes.
Whether you’re drawn to the challenge of the trail or the serene beauty of the Alps, we’ll make that you can focus on the experience. We’ll take care of all the logistics, from booking accommodations in mountain huts to providing detailed itineraries, GPS tracks and support.
All you have to do is join us on this epic hike and discover the untamed beauty of the North Japan Alps!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of course. We aim to make your decision as easy as possible. Therefore, we crafted several selections targeted at particular groups of hikers – Best for Beginners, Best for Advanced Hikers, Mountain Hikes, Pilgrimages, Classic Treks, etc.
If you remain unsure and overwhelmed, you can fill out this form or book a call with us, and we can help you directly.
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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!
I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.
We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
Self-Guided
On a self-guided tour, you explore a destination independently, following a pre-planned route and itinerary without a guide but with all necessary information and accommodation bookings provided in advance.
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