Kansai Hiking: A spectacular tour recommended for beginners

Kansai

This time, Kansai We will tell you about a hiking tour where you can enjoy spectacular views.

Unlike the so-called serious "mountain climbing," A walking activity that feels like a stroll through nature This is called "hiking." You can also use vehicles such as gondolas and lifts. is.
Trekking and mountaineering This hike is easy to enjoy even for beginners who have never tried it before. You can do aerobic exercise and forest bathing at the same time. For this reason, it is popular with all generations.

In this article, we will introduce the Kansai region (Kyoto, Shiga, and Wakayama) Beginner-friendly hiking tours We will introduce you to the following. Winter snowshoe and snow trekking tours There is also information about.
Go hiking with friends, family, or spouse!

Kansai Hiking Tours Recommended for Beginners

Two women using smartphones on a mountain path covered with fallen leaves
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Kansai There are many great spots for hiking. A hiking club for middle-aged and elderly people, mainly in their 50s and 60s There are many hiking group activities going on, but first of all, Take a hiking tour on your own Why not give it a try?

There are hiking tours accessible by train and tours with lunch included. Introducing casual and affordable tours To do!

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Kansai Hiking Tour for Beginners/Kyoto

The summit station of the "Eizan Ropeway" on Mount Hiei in Kyoto
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Kyoto and Shiga Prefecture Mount Hiei, located on the border of the two prefectures, can be reached by ropeway or cable car. Recommended spots for beginner hikers In addition, there are shrines in the mountains of Kyoto, such as Fushimi Inari Shrine. Visit shrines and temples This is also a hike suitable for beginners.

Rich in nature Kitano area and Kyoto's famous brand of tea, Uji tea. Uji area Not only the scenery but also the tea fields Enjoy some tea and sweets together is also recommended.

SALE! [Kyoto, Fushimi] Kyoto Loop Trail (Higashiyama & Kitayama: 5 divisions) Starting from Fushimi Inari!

Zero gravity
Gion, Higashiyama, and Kitashirakawa areas
8,800 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

★The Kyoto Loop Trail is a hiking course of about 70km in length that starts from Fushimi Inari in the southeast of Kyoto, passes through Mount Hiei, goes around Kitayama, and ends in Kiyotaki in the west and Arashiyama. It is a trail course blessed with quiet nature and well-maintained paths. ★The main Higashiyama & Kitayama course is divided into five parts so you can take it easy and relax, stopping at tourist spots along the way.

SALE! [Kyoto Kitayama] Kyoto Kitayama Hiking ZERO Semi Custom Mountain Course (with hot spring bath)

Zero gravity
Around Kinkakuji Temple and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
12,100 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

◎Kyoto Kitayama ZERO Semi-Custom Mountain Course (with hot spring bathing) The meeting place is about 60 minutes by JR from Keihanshin, so you can participate easily and eco-friendly even if you don't have a car. This course is for Kyoto Kitayama freaks. For those who want to go to mountains that are not even mentioned in guidebooks. We will guide you to famous courses in Kyoto Kitayama, as well as other mountains of your choice.

Kansai Hiking Tour for Beginners/Shiga

A couple enjoying sightseeing at Keisokuji Temple in Shiga Prefecture
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Biwa lake Jadaniga Mine, which stands to the north of the mountain, is especially beautiful in autumn. Fukui Prefecture Mount Hyakurigadake in the Kosai area on the border with Shiga Also Recommended hiking spots for beginners there are a lot of.

After enjoying a hike, the family BBQ or hot spring It's also nice to enjoy it. I don't know where to walk... " People who say, Hiking tour with course selection How about choosing one of these?

SALE! [Shiga/Koshi] First hike (perfect for mountain beginners! Our course)

Zero Gravity Shiga Office
Lake West
9,900 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

First time hiking (perfect for mountain girls making their debut! Our course)《Perfect for mountain girls making their debut! Perfect for first-time mountain hikers》I want to start hiking, but when? Where? I don't know where to go. This is the perfect course for those who are just starting to hike! We will select and guide you through the course according to the season of your application and your level.

SALE! [Shiga/Koshi] Hira Mountain Range Hiking ZERO Semi-Custom Mountain Course (with hot spring bath)

Zero Gravity Shiga Office
Lake West
12,100 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

Hira Mountain Range Zero Semi-Custom Mountain Course (with hot spring bathing) The meeting point is about 60 minutes from Keihanshin by JR line, so even if you don't have a car, you can participate in this easy and eco-friendly course. This course is for Hira Mountain freaks. For those who want to go to mountains that are not even mentioned in guidebooks. We will guide you to famous courses on Hira Mountain, as well as other mountains of your choice.

Kansai Hiking Tour for Beginners/Wakayama

The three-story pagoda of Seiganto-ji Temple and Nachi Falls in Wakayama Prefecture
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Nine cities and towns in the southern part of the prefecture Japan Geopark Also, "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" world Cultural Heritage Registered in Wakayama The entire registered area is a particularly recommended hiking spot.
You can enjoy the spectacular natural scenery and timeless history of the area, including the Kumano Kodo trails such as the Omine Okugake Trail, and the large meandering Kitayama River and dragon caves that can be seen at the end of the Ikadashi no Michi trail.

Hiking around Kumano and Mount Koya is Pilgrimage Walk " and there are many model courses and tours available. It can be enjoyed by people who are new to hiking, as well as history buffs.

[Departing from JR Kumanoshi Station] Standing raft ride down the Kumano Kodo Kitayama River Okutoro, hiking along the rafters' old road and the large meandering dragon hole of the Kitayama River ■ Guided ■ Overnight stay at hot springs ■ May to September

Ikitabi @Clover Travel
Kumano Toro Gorge
82,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

■ Achieve a short trip by using a chartered vehicle! ■ Stay overnight at a highly rated hot spring inn ■ Walk through the unknown hidden areas of Kumano with a local storyteller For over 600 years, rafting has flourished as a way to build timber and transport it from the upstream to the downstream of the Kitayama River. The Raftmaster's Road, as the name suggests, is a road used by raftmasters. Rafts are built from timber cut in the villages along the Kitayama River, and the Kitayama River and

[Wakayama, Hongu/Kumano Kodo] Walking with a Yamabushi on the Kumano Kodo (Omine Okugake Trail) - Private tour - Elementary school students and above welcome - Beginners welcome

Bear Experience
Kumano Toro Gorge
20,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Hike along the Kumano Kodo trail with a guide who is still practicing today! This is a private tour, so you can enjoy it without worrying about other customers. Schedule: ① Gathering/reception 5 minutes ② Departure 25 minutes ③ Arrival at Nanagoshimine 60 minutes ④ Lunch 30 minutes ⑤ Return/disbandment 120 minutes

Kansai hiking tours recommended for winter

Snowshoe hiking conducted by Eddy, a Wakayama Prefecture company

Winter Hikes teeth, Shiga or Wakayama , Nara You can enjoy this in areas with a lot of snow! Walking through snow-covered forests and woods Snowshoe hiking teeth, Skiing and snowboarding Unlike, No special skills required It is a snow activity that you can enjoy.

Fun for all ages, from children to seniors So we recommend joining a tour with three generations of parents and children, including your grandchildren. Some tours also include snowshoe rentals, hot drinks, and lunch.

[Nara/Omine Mountains] Explore the best frozen waterfall area in Kansai!

Natural Planning Co., Ltd.
Omine and Odaigahara
8,800 Yen ~ (tax included)

This is a hiking tour to see the frozen waterfalls and icicles in one of the most remote areas of the Kansai region. Because it is on private property, Shizenha Kikaku cooperates with environmental conservation activities and holds the tour with special permission. It is a leisurely walk, so even those who are nervous about hiking in the winter mountains should definitely give it a try. Lunchtime in the snowy scenery. It's definitely worth a look! We drove to the meeting point in studless tires.

[Shiga / Otsu] Snowshoe hiking in the Oisuki virgin forest (1-day course) with a warm lunch!

Blue Sky Fan
Otsu
10,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

This is a snowshoe course in a hidden area that represents the Kansai region. It is a quiet forest on the border between Fukui Prefecture and Ashiu in Kyoto, and few people visit due to the heavy snowfall. From the forest road with few ups and downs, you will proceed on snowshoes into the deep forest. Using your snowshoes, you can slide down and climb the snowy slopes, and continue on your way to Ashiu Forest.

[Wakayama, Gomadanyama] Even beginners can feel at ease! Snowshoe hiking in the tropical city of Wakayama!

Eddy
Shirahama, Tanabe, Ryujin
8,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Snowshoe walking around the highest peak in Wakayama Prefecture, "Ryujindake 1382m". It is safe and does not require any special skills or physical strength, so even beginners with no experience or physical strength can participate with confidence.

Kansai Hiking Popularity Ranking

Middle-aged men and women enjoying hiking
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Next, on the Activity Japan website, Popular hiking tour rankings in Kansai "I'd like to introduce.
Please refer to the rankings and choose your favorite tour!

1 Rank

SALE! [Shiga/Koshi] Hira Mountain Range Hiking ZERO Semi-Custom Mountain Course (with hot spring bath)

Zero Gravity Shiga Office
Lake West
12,100 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

Hira Mountain Range Zero Semi-Custom Mountain Course (with hot spring bathing) The meeting point is about 60 minutes from Keihanshin by JR line, so even if you don't have a car, you can participate in this easy and eco-friendly course. This course is for Hira Mountain freaks. For those who want to go to mountains that are not even mentioned in guidebooks. We will guide you to famous courses on Hira Mountain, as well as other mountains of your choice.

2 Rank

SALE! [Shiga/Koshi] First hike (perfect for mountain beginners! Our course)

Zero Gravity Shiga Office
Lake West
9,900 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!
  • 5.0
  • (1 review/experience)

First time hiking (perfect for mountain girls making their debut! Our course)《Perfect for mountain girls making their debut! Perfect for first-time mountain hikers》I want to start hiking, but when? Where? I don't know where to go. This is the perfect course for those who are just starting to hike! We will select and guide you through the course according to the season of your application and your level.

3 Rank

SALE! [Kyoto Kitayama] Kyoto Kitayama Hiking ZERO Semi Custom Mountain Course (with hot spring bath)

Zero gravity
Around Kinkakuji Temple and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
12,100 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

◎Kyoto Kitayama ZERO Semi-Custom Mountain Course (with hot spring bathing) The meeting place is about 60 minutes by JR from Keihanshin, so you can participate easily and eco-friendly even if you don't have a car. This course is for Kyoto Kitayama freaks. For those who want to go to mountains that are not even mentioned in guidebooks. We will guide you to famous courses in Kyoto Kitayama, as well as other mountains of your choice.

Kansai hiking tours: even beginners can easily participate!

Rear view of a woman looking at the view from Satsukiyama in Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture
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Kansai Recommended in Beginner's hiking tour I have told you about this. What did you think?

As exercise, as a hobby, as a way to make friends Hiking can be enjoyed for a variety of purposes.
" I want to try it, but... If you are hesitant, please start from the Activity Japan website. Beginner-friendly hiking tour Why not apply for this program? Through hiking, Open up a new world !

*The content of this article is current as of July 2024.
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