Shin-etsu Trail
Japan · Asia · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 56/100
At a glance
| Countries | Japan |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Nagano/Niigata |
| Type | Thru-hike / long-distance trail |
| Length | 110 km |
| Typical duration | 8-10 days |
| Difficulty | 3/5 (Moderate) |
| Max altitude | 2145 m |
| Best season | mid-Jun to early Nov |
| Start | Mt. Madarao |
| End | Mt. Naeba |
| Permit / guide | climbing plan submission required in Nagano |
| Special gear | none (crampons in snow season) |
Score
56/100
Beech-forest ridge trail on the Nagano-Niigata border; well-organized but little known outside Japan
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
10 sections of 10-12 km each; tent thru-hikers average 8 nights/9 days; Section 10 (Naeba) has short snow-free window
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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