Welcome to the Meiji Memorial Forest Takao Quasi-National Park

The long-distance Tokai Nature Trail connects the Meiji Memorial Forest Takao Quasi-National Park with the Meiji Memorial Forest Minoo Quasi-National Park in Osaka.

This 1,697.2 km-long trail traverses areas of great natural, historical, and cultural significance, and offers hikers the opportunity to refresh body and soul. Areas along the trail were selected based on their natural scenic beauty or their historical and cultural attractions that often tend to remain out of sight.

The trail extends over the eleven prefectures and municipalities of Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Kanagawa, Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Aichi, Gifu, Mie, Shiga, and Nara, connecting the National Parks in various locations. In addition to places of natural beauty, hikers can visit historic battlefields and trails, sites of famous legends, and other reminders of Japan's rich cultural history. To walk the whole trail takes between 40 and 50 days.

For further information about the Tokai Nature Trail, please visit the official Website of the Tokai Nature Trail Liaison Association.(Japanese)