Hike Shin-Etsu Trail
The Shin-Etsu Trail – The perfect adventure holiday combined with a unique cultural experience!
At 80km long, the Shin-Etsu Trail is a multi-day hiking trail that snakes along the ridge of the Sekida Mountain at an average elevation of around 1000 meters. There are 16 passes over this historic trail that have been used for centuries by traders and nowadays it attracts hikers keen to enjoy the peaceful, uncrowded route. The Shin-etsu Trail is divided into six sections, so it’s possible to hike just one section, a few sections or the full track which takes about 6 days to complete. Spring and autumn are especially good times to visit the trail. In spring, the last traces of snow can be seen among new greenery and flowers bursting into bloom. In the fall, hikers can enjoy the brilliant colours of autumn leaves.
The Trail opens some of the sections from early as Mid-May, with the remainder of the trail open from end of June to the end of October.
Starts: 30th September or 14th October (Minimum of 2people to run). *Please check the availability for other dates.
3 Night Short Trek
from ¥56,500 per person, includes
- Twin Share Accommodation
- Breakfast Daily
- Boxed Lunch on Hike days
- One day trail guide
- two days hiking
- Hike day transfers
- All regional roundtrip transfers
- plus 3000yen for en-suite room
5 Night Half Trek
from ¥85,500 per per person, includes
- Twin Share Accommodation
- Breakfast Daily
- Boxed Lunch on Hike days
- One day trail guide
- Three days hiking
- Hike day & regional round trip transfers
- plus 5000yen for en-suite room
7 Night Full Trek includes
from ¥130,500 per person, includes
- Twin Share Accommodation
- Breakfast Daily
- Boxed Lunch on Hike days
- One day trail guide
- Five days hiking + rest days
- Hike day & regional round trip transfers
- plus 9000yen for en-suite room
Build your own hiking experience
- How many days hiking
- Choose what sections you’d like to hike
- Select from a range of accommodation options
- Self Guided, partially or fully guided
- Regional Day tours
Accommodation options
A Shin-Etsu Trail experience to suit any hiker. We have single, dormitory style beds or your own room if travelling solo. Twin, Triple and Quad share rooms ranging from traditional Japanese style, Western style or self contained apartments. Small groups or large, we have an accommodation option to suit.
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Nozawa Holidays is a registered member of The Shin-etsu Trail Club, a non-profit organization formed in 2004 and accredited by the Nagano Prefecture. There mission is to manage and maintain the 80km long trail that stretches over the Sekida Mountains. To preserve the eco-diversity, to continue the traditional culture, sustain the nature of the region as well as contributing to the local area by promoting exchange between people.