Japan offers exciting Adventure Sports options to tourists and locals alike.
The diverse terrain makes it possible for a variety of
adventure sports in Japan . Right from mountaineering in the Japanese Alps, to skimming the waves in the Pacific Ocean to paragliding in the spectacular valleys and ridges to exciting extreme sports like Sky Diving or Wakeboarding – the
adventure sports scene in Japan is filled with innovative, thrilling options. While the
adventure sports in Japan is an expensive hobby to pursue, however the adrenaline high is more than an incentive to the thrill seekers.
Some popular Adventure Sports in Japan-
- Rock Climbing and Mountaineering
- Trekking and Hiking
- Snow Sports like Skiing, Longboard Skating and Snowboarding
- Water Sports like White Water Rafting, Kayaking, Sailing, Surfing, Wakeboarding, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
- Sky Diving, Paragliding, Kite Boarding and Wind Surfing
- Wilderness Camping
- Long Distance Cycling and Mountain Biking
- Horseback Riding
- Triathlons
- Bungee Jumping
- Onsen or Hot Springs
Japan provides the ideal terrain and weather to accommodate the various Adventure Sports. The Mountainous Terrain provides Adrenaline Junkies, the opportunity to try Rock Climbing and Mountaineering, the interesting volcanic valleys and ridges are great for trekking and hiking. There are also excellent trails for Japanese Adventure Sports enthusiasts to try Mountain Biking and Cycling. There is a myriad of hot springs located all over the islands. Sky Sports Clubs are located in many areas offering paragliding and hang gliding to brave Japanese Adventure Sports Enthusiasts.
Adventure Sports Agencies in Japan-
- Tokyo - Shin Yokohama Ski Club, Nangoku, Japan Adventures, Discovery Divers Tokyo and the Oka Tours Co. Ltd.
- Hokkaido - SkiJapan.com, Scott Adventure Sports, Niseko Summer Connection, Hokkaido Outdoor Adventures, Hokkaido Hikes
- Gunma - Top Minakami, Bungy Japan, Forest & Water, Canyons
- Saitama - MOC Nagatoro
- Chiba - Flying High Wakeboarding
