JAPAN
Beyond the
bright lights.
Powder mountains. Wild northern trails. Pacific surf. Quiet lakes. Japan gets a lot bigger when you leave the city behind.
Explore Japan ↓WHY JAPAN?
One country.
Every season.
Japan's landscapes change dramatically from north to south — and every season opens up a different way to explore.
Hike volcanic terrain and mountain ranges, chase winter powder, paddle clear lakes or find surf along the Pacific coast. EWA looks beyond the familiar city stops to the parts of Japan made for getting outside.
FIND YOUR ELEMENT
Discover Japan
through Adventure.
Start with what you want to do. We'll show you where it can take you.
EXPLORE MORE OF JAPAN
Outdoor adventures in Japan
Japan is more than its famous cities. In Hokkaido, explore hiking trails, mountain scenery and guided fly fishing with Sapporo Streams, or discover trekking and outdoor experiences with Trekmate Hokkaido. Beyond the north, Japan's Pacific coastline offers surfing, while its mountains draw skiers and snowboarders in winter. Whether you're interested in hiking, fishing, surfing, snow sports or paddling, use Eight Winds Adventures to explore the different landscapes and seasons that make Japan worth getting outside for.
WHERE TO GO
Start in the
wild north.
Japan has adventure across the archipelago, but Hokkaido is a natural starting point for EWA: vast national parks, serious winter snow and a summer landscape built for hiking, cycling and paddling.
Hokkaido
Powder, volcanic mountains, wild coastline, lakes and some of Japan's biggest landscapes.
Japanese Alps
High mountain trails, snow country and outdoor towns across central Honshu.
Pacific Coast
Look beyond Japan's cities and you'll find a long coastline with surf and sea adventures.
Southern Islands
Warmer waters, subtropical landscapes and a completely different side of Japan.
PLAN YOUR ADVENTURE
Adventure travel
in Japan.
From Hokkaido's mountains and rivers to Pacific surf and winter snow, Japan rewards travellers who build a trip around the outdoors.
Hiking & trekking
Japan's mountain landscapes range from volcanic Hokkaido to the Japanese Alps. Summer and early autumn open up long-distance trails, national parks and quieter routes beyond the major cities.
Explore hiking adventures →Surfing
Japan has a long Pacific coastline and a surf culture that is easy to miss on a first visit. Explore breaks beyond the usual city itinerary and discover another side of the country's coast.
Explore surf adventures →Snow adventures
Winter transforms northern Japan and the mountain regions of Honshu. Hokkaido is especially known for deep snow, with opportunities for skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing.
Explore snow adventures →Fly fishing
Hokkaido's rivers and wild landscapes make it a natural base for guided fishing. EWA partner Sapporo Streams offers local fly-fishing experiences around Sapporo and Central Hokkaido.
Explore fishing adventures →WHEN TO GO
Pick your
season.
Cooler trails, late northern blossoms and landscapes waking up after winter.
Prime time for hiking, paddling, cycling and exploring Hokkaido's national parks.
Mountain colour, crisp conditions and a quieter time to get outside.
Japan's snow season: powder, skiing and snowboarding, especially across Hokkaido and the Alps.
GO SEE FOR YOURSELF
Ready for
Japan?
Start with an adventure and discover a different side of the country.