Guided Tour

A 117km long trail connecting Matsumoto in Shinshu with Takayama in Hida.

This is an authentic thru-hike tour that combines the charms of culture, nature and mountain hiking, as you walk with a guide over three mountain passes (Tokugo Pass, Nakao Pass, and Hirayu Pass) that people used to travel through before the advent of cars. It's a 6-7 day journey where you can encounter the "original landscape of Japan, a country that has lived in harmony with mountains," while savoring the great nature of the Alps, vestiges of mountain worship, Onsen culture and local cuisine.

A Gentle Trail Linking Onsen and Culture — Matsumoto to Kamikochi, Mt. Norikura, and Takayama

This tour offers to hike from Matsumoto to Takayama through the scenic Japanese Alps. You walk 5–10 km per day while exploring Kamikochi, Mt. Norikura, and Onsen towns like Shirahone and Okuhida. Local guides share insights into regional culture, cuisine, and Onsen traditions. You can complete with a unique bathing experience led by an Onsen sommelier.

From Shinshu to Hida - An Authentic Mountain Journey Across Historic Passes

This tour follows ancient mountain routes connecting Shinshu and Hida, crossing two iconic passes—Tokugo and Nakao—on a full-scale alpine traverse. You hike through clear streams, volcanic ridges, and steep trails, while immersing in the cultural and natural richness of Matsumoto and Takayama. Led by a local expert, this journey offers a deep experience of mountain worship, onsen and regional traditions woven into the Northern Japanese Alps.

[Shortened version]
A Gentle Trail Linking Onsen and Culture — Matsumoto to Kamikochi, Mt. Norikura, and Takayama

This 3-night & 4-day tour offers a shortened version of Shinpi Trail Guided Tour for Casual Hikers for 5 days, taking you from Matsumoto through Kamikochi and Mt. Norikura to Takayama. Covering 5–10 km per day, it’s a relaxed pace ideal for beginners and mature hikers, with time to fully enjoy famous sights, Onsen, and local culture.

A 47 km Journey over a Historic Trail on foot — Matsumoto to Kamikochi

This guided tour for experienced adventurers involves Sections 1 and 2 of Shinpi Trail. You experience what it was like to walk from Matsumoto to Kamikochi before the mobilization. The route to Tokugo Pass, which leads to Kamikochi, is steep with an elevation difference of 1400 m, but it is a beautiful mountain trail along clear streams.