Japan’s Mountains by Train & Bus

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  • 331 mountains
  • 125 100 Famous

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ⓘ Access = how easy the trailhead is to reach by public transport (based on first-bus timing, transfers, direct/seasonal buses and whether a taxi is needed)

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Mt. Neko 100 Mountains of Flowers
BeginnerEasyDay tripTrail time 3h 30
Mt. Akita-Komagatake 200 Famous Mountains
BeginnerEasyDay tripTrail time 3h 327.64 km
Mt. Tanigawa 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerEasy🚃Tokyo 3h 15Day tripTrail time 4h 106.7 km
Mt. Nikko-Shirane 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerEasy🚃Tokyo 2h 30Day tripTrail time 4h 307.27 km
Mt. Togakushi 200 Famous Mountains
AdvancedEasyDay tripTrail time 6h 00
Mt. Tateshina 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerEasy🚃Tokyo 4h 46Day tripTrail time 5h 009 km
Mt. Sennokura 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediateEasy🚃Tokyo 3h 48Day tripTrail time 8h 2613.96 km
Mt. Hayachine 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerateDay tripTrail time 5h 308 km
Mt. Echigo-Komagatake 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediateEasy🚃Tokyo 4h 31OvernightTrail time 9h 00
Mt. Tengu 200 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerate🚃Tokyo 4h 43Day tripTrail time 6h 149.92 km
Mt. Akan 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 4h 307.6 km
Mt. Hakkōda 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 4h 309 km
Kamakura Alps / Tenen 100 Mountains of Kanto
EasyModerate🚃Tokyo 1h 00Day tripTrail time 2h 598.97 km
Hachimantai 100 Famous Mountains
EasyModerateDay tripTrail time 2h 305 km
Mt. Shirasuna 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerate🚃Tokyo 3h 33Day tripTrail time 7h 4213.37 km
Mt. Azuma 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 3h 286.42 km
Mt. Kushigata 200 Famous Mountains
BeginnerPlan aheadDay tripTrail time 5h 00
Mt. Zaru 200 Famous Mountains
ModerateOvernightTrail time 14h 00

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