North Japan Alps: Hut to hut
A north-to-south traverse of the Northern Japan Alps, from Tateyama down to Kamikochi.
81 miles (130 km), about 32800 ft of ascent, 10 planned days.
Why we chose it
The Japanese mountain huts look incredible, and a hut-to-hut traverse of the Northern Alps felt like the best way to experience them.
Looking forward to
- Staying in the mountain huts
The practical bits
- When: October 2027
- Direction: North to south: Tateyama to Kamikochi
- Where we’ll sleep: Mountain huts.
- Permits: To be confirmed as the plan firms up.
- Getting there: Train from Tokyo towards Toyama, then the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route to the start.
Resupply plan
We’ll work out the food plan as this one firms up.