There’s also a healthy hiking culture in Japan – from Yakushima’s giant cedar forests to the Yoshida Trail on Mt Fuji, the country’s highest mountain, locals and visitors alike love to hike Japan for its stunning scenery, unique culture and, of course, well-maintained pathways. The photos below depict different walking trails in Tokyo, Hokkaido, Kyoto, Osaka, and Yakushima. If you’re planning a trip, be sure to hire a local walking guide or hiking guide and see all the secret sites along the way.















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