Trail Run Japan

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Trail Run Adventures

August 16-25, 2026

 

Trail Run Adventures is returning to Japan in 2026. Some years ago, Anna Frost and I had the wonderful opportunity to be a part of a film produced by the Wandering Fever and Salomon Running about the culture of Japan and how it relates to running and us runners. Ever since then, we’ve been looking for a way to return and share the experience much more intimately with a few individuals.

Why Japan? Japan is a long and highly volcanic archipelago. It is over two-thirds mountains, with bubbling hot springs at every turn. Japan boasts amazing trails through cedar groves and fields of wildflowers as well as peaks and ancient shrines. It is a place where ancient traditions and cultures are fused with modern life as if it were the most natural thing in the world. There is something for everyone from living culture, monks, green tea, temples, onsens, food, mountains and trails. The Japanese cuisine has great variations, hearty hotpots of the mountains, delicate sushi, seasonal and completely different to any taste experience before.

So, what’s the plan? On this adventure we will meet in Tokyo before heading to Hakuba for four days of fastpacking in the Japanese Alps from mountain hut to hut. These huts are almost like villages and are perched on the tops of ridges and mountains that get the best sunrise and sunset views. We will be immersed into the Japanese culture at the same time as moving quickly in the mountains as we will only have small packs to carry. There is always more options for Japan trail running in the afternoon once we reach the hut. There will be onsens often throughout the trip to relax in and soak the sore muscles from the day.

We then head to Fujiyoshida City to run to the summit of Mt Fuji and back. Mt Fuji (3776 meters) is Japan's highest and most prominent mountain. Some runs will be slow moving, power hiking, steep, and technical so prepare accordingly. All runs will be measured in time rather than distance due to the vertical +/- and technical aspects of the trails

PRICE US$4295

  • US$700 non refundable deposit required to secure place, deposit can be transferred to another adventure.

  • 100% refund if trip is cancelled

  • All tips included

EXCLUDES

  • Flights

  • Personal travel and medical Insurance.

  • Alcohol and other drinks

  • Additional snack foods.

  • Personal spending - souvenirs etc.

INCLUDES

  • Airport transfers and all transportation while in Japan

  • Accommodation

  • Some meals will be paid for by guests. Please refer to Trail Run Adventures website for breakdown of what is and is not included. All dietary requirements can be met

  • Local guides (no tips required as we have paid them well already!)

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