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Nara(奈良)

Mt. Ōmine (大峰山)

Mt. Ōmine (Sanjō-ga-take, 1,719 m) in Tenkawa, Nara is among the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan — the spiritual home of Shugendō, opened by En no Gyōja over 1,300 years ago. The summit hosts Ōminesan-ji Temple (open 3 May – 23 Sep, Important Cultural Property), the start of the UNESCO Ōmine Okugake-michi pilgrimage. Known for the women's-prohibition tradition (still in force). Access via Kintetsu Shimoichiguchi Station + Nara Kōtsū Dorogawa Line to Dorogawa Onsen, then 30 min on foot to Seijō Ōhashi trailhead.
20.05.2026
Nara(奈良)
Yamagata(山形)

Mt. Zaō (蔵王山)

Mt. Zaō (Mt. Kumano 1,841 m, Yamagata/Miyagi) is an active volcano famous for the Okama crater lake and winter Juhyō snow monsters, one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. Yamakō Bus Z90 from Yamagata Station to Zaō Onsen (45 min, hourly), then Zaō Ropeway to Jizō Sancho Station. Mt. Kumano round-trip approx. 3 hours. Summer Z91 direct service to Karita Sanchō just below Okama.
20.05.2026
Yamagata(山形)
Yamagata(山形)

Mt. Chōkai (鳥海山)

Mt. Chōkai (2,236 m, Yamagata/Akita border) is one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains, often called 'Dewa Fuji'. Access guide with timetables for the Chōkai Blue Liner from Kisakata Station and the shared taxi from Sakata Station.
20.05.2026
Yamagata(山形)
Nagano(長野)

Kirigamine (霧ヶ峰)

Kirigamine (Mt. Kuruma 1,925 m, Nagano) is one of Japan's most family-friendly hyakumeizan. Alpico Kotsu Kirigamine Line (May 2 – Oct 25, 2026, verified official PDF) directly connects Kami-Suwa Station to Kurumayama-kata, Yashima Marsh, and Kurumayama Highland trailheads. Day-lily blooms and grass-autumn colours on an easy 3-hour loop.
20.05.2026
Nagano(長野)
Ehime(愛媛)

Mt. Ishizuchi (石鎚山)

Mt. Ishizuchi (Tengu-dake 1,982 m, Ehime) is the highest peak in western Japan and a 100 Famous Mountain. Setouchi Bus Nishi-no-kawa Line (4 trips/day, verified) from JR Iyo-Saijo Station to Ropeway-mae, then Ishizuchi Climbing Ropeway to Jōju Station (1,300m). Omote-Sandō trail with famous chain sections, 7h round-trip.
20.05.2026
Ehime(愛媛)
Niigata(新潟)

Mt. Makihata (巻機山)

Mt. Makihata (1,967m) is one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains on the Niigata-Gunma border, famed for its vast alpine wetland and tarn-dotted summit ridge. The Ido-One ridge route from Sakurazaka Parking is ~7h 45min round trip. After April 2026 local-bus abolition, weekday-only AI on-demand 'MOSS' and taxi remain (no weekend bus).
20.05.2026
Niigata(新潟)
Aomori(青森)

Mt. Iwaki (岩木山)

Mt. Iwaki (1,625m), known as Tsugaru Fuji, is a Top 100 Mountain in Aomori. From Hirosaki Bus Terminal, year-round Konan Bus reaches Dake Onsen-mae (¥500 capped). April 23 – October 31, the Skyline Shuttle takes you to the 8th station (¥1,200, 30 min) for a 2-hour summit hike via lift. Dake Course ~4h. Yayoi Course closed since Sept 2025.
20.05.2026
Aomori(青森)
Yamanashi(山梨)

Mt. Hōō (鳳凰山)

Mt. Hōō (Hōō Sanzan: Jizō-ga-take, Kannon-dake 2,840 m, Yakushi-dake) is in Yamanashi Prefecture, counted among the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan. The white-granite ridge and the obelisk of Jizō-ga-take are iconic. Access via Yamanashi Kōtsū bus from Kofu Station to Yashajin-tōge, or via Kayagatake Tourist Bus (reservation-based) from Nirasaki Station to Aoki-kōsen or Gozaishi-onsen. 2-day overnight traverse recommended.
20.05.2026
Yamanashi(山梨)
Kagoshima(鹿児島)

Mt. Kirishima (霧島山)

Mt. Kirishima is a volcanic group on the Kagoshima–Miyazaki prefectural border, including the highest peak Karakuni-dake (1,700 m) and the mythological Takachiho-no-mine (1,574 m). The Scenic Loop Bus connects the main trailheads at Ebino Kogen and Takachihogawara. Shinmoedake remains at volcanic alert level 2.
20.05.2026
Kagoshima(鹿児島)
Oita(大分)

Mt. Kujū (九重山)

Mt. Kujū (Nakadake 1,791 m, Oita) is the highest peak in Kyushu mainland, a hyakumeizan volcanic massif. Kyushu Yokodan Bus (Oct 1, 2025 PDF verified) directly serves Makinoto Pass & Chōjabaru from Kumamoto/Aso/Yufuin/Beppu. Day-trip Kujū-san (5h30m) or 2-day traverse via Nakadake + Hokkein Onsen Hut + Bōgatsuru. Famous for Miyama-kirishima azaleas (June) & autumn colours.
20.05.2026
Oita(大分)
Nagano(長野)

Utsukushigahara (美ヶ原)

Utsukushigahara (Mt. Ōgatō 2,034 m, Nagano) is one of Japan's largest highland plateaus and a 100 Famous Mountain. From Matsumoto Station, the seasonal Shinshu Utsukushigahara Plateau Direct Bus (reserved) reaches Nature Conservation Center; Alpico Kotsu Bus serves Yamamoto-goya and Open-Air Art Museum. Summer-only. 360° panorama traverse approx. 3.5h.
19.05.2026
Nagano(長野)
Iwate(岩手)

Hachimantai (八幡平)

Hachimantai (1,613 m, Iwate) is the most beginner-friendly hyakumeizan. Direct seasonal bus from JR Morioka Station via Iwate Kenpoku Bus 'Hachimantai Nature Stroll Bus' (effective April 1, 2026). Access guide with verified timetable for the Dragon Eye phenomenon and highland wetland walks.
19.05.2026
Iwate(岩手)
Aomori(青森)

Mt. Hakkōda (八甲田山)

Mt. Hakkōda (1,585 m at Ōdake, Aomori) is a famous Tōhoku volcano complex and one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. JR Bus Tōhoku 'Mizuumi-gō' (summer) / 'Hakkōda-gō' (winter) direct from Aomori Station. The Ropeway-aided traverse over Mt. Ōdake to Sukayu Onsen via Kenashitai wetland is one of Japan's finest 4.5-hour hikes.
19.05.2026
Aomori(青森)
Yamagata(山形)

Mt. Gassan (月山)

Mt. Gassan (1,984 m, Yamagata) is the principal peak of Dewa Sanzan and one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. Access guide with verified 2026 timetables for Shonai Kotsu bus from Tsuruoka Station to Gassan Hachigome, and Yamako Bus + Nishikawa Town Bus connection from Yamagata Station to Ubasawa.
19.05.2026
Yamagata(山形)
Kagoshima(鹿児島)

Mt. Kaimon (開聞岳)

Mt. Kaimon (924 m, Kagoshima) — the 'Satsuma Fuji' is the southernmost and lowest of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. JR Kaimon Station is a 20-min walk from the trailhead; the iconic spiral trail leads to the summit in about 5 hours round-trip. Rail-only public transport access.
19.05.2026
Kagoshima(鹿児島)
Kumamoto(熊本)

Mt. Aso (阿蘇山)

Mt. Aso (Mt. Takadake 1,592 m, Kumamoto) — one of the world's largest active volcano calderas and a hyakumeizan. Kyushu Sanko Bus Aso Tozan Line (revised May 11, 2026, fully verified) from JR Aso Station to Kusasenri and Aso Mountain Top Terminal. Alert level 1 since July 2025, but Nakadake crater area remains restricted — confirm before visiting.
19.05.2026
Kumamoto(熊本)
Fukushima(福島)

Mt. Bandai (磐梯山)

Mt. Bandai (1,816 m, Fukushima) — known as 'Aizu Fuji', this active volcano is one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. From JR Inawashiro Station: taxi to the popular Happōdai trailhead, or Aizu Bus (April 1, 2026 schedule verified) to Bandai-san Funka Kinenkan-mae for Kawakami trailhead. 4-hour round-trip via Happōdai trail; Goshikinuma (5 colour ponds) created by the 1888 eruption.
19.05.2026
Fukushima(福島)
Nagano(長野)

Mt. Yokodake (横岳)

Mt. Yokodake is a prominent 2,829m peak in the South Yatsugatake range. It extends north of the highest peak, Mt. Akadak...
18.05.2026
Nagano(長野)
Tokushima(徳島)

Mt. Tsurugi (剣山)

Mount Tsurugi (剣山 Tsurugi-san) is the highest peak in Tokushima Prefecture at 1,955 meters. One of the 100 Famous Mounta...
18.05.2026
Tokushima(徳島)
Toyama(富山)

Mt. Tsurugi (剱岳)

Mt. Tsurugidake is a 2,999m peak in the Tateyama Mountain Range in the northern part of the Northern Alps, Toyama Prefec...
18.05.2026
Toyama(富山)
Ibaraki(茨城)

Mt. Tsukuba (筑波山)

Mt. Tsukubasan (筑波山) is an 877m mountain in Ibaraki Prefecture. It is one of Japan’s most famous mountains and is known ...
18.05.2026
Ibaraki(茨城)
Nagano(長野)

Mt. Tsubakuro (燕岳)

Tsubakurodake (2,763m) is a mountain in the Northern Alps (Kita Alps) in Nagano Prefecture. Often called the “Queen of t...
18.05.2026
Nagano(長野)
Kanagawa(神奈川)

Mt. Tōnodake (塔ノ岳)

Mt. Tonodake (塔ノ岳) is a 1,491m mountain in the southern part of the Tanzawa Mountains in Kanagawa Prefecture. The summit...
18.05.2026
Kanagawa(神奈川)
Nagano(長野)

Mt. Tengudake (天狗岳)

Mt. Tengudake is the principal peak of the North Yatsugatake area, standing on the border of Chino City and Minamisaku D...
18.05.2026
Nagano(長野)
Tochigi(栃木)

Mt. Tarosan (太郎山)

Mt. Taro (太郎山, 2368m) is an independent peak in Oku-Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. Together with Mt. Nantai and Mt. Nyoho, i...
18.05.2026
Tochigi(栃木)
Gunma(群馬)

Mt. Tanigawa-dake (谷川岳)

Mount Tanigawa (谷川岳たにがわだけ) rises to 1,977m on the border of Gunma and Niigata Prefectures. One of the 100 Famous Mountai...
18.05.2026
Gunma(群馬)
Tokyo(東京)

Mt. Takao (高尾山)

Mt. Takao (高尾山 Takao-san) is a 599-meter peak in Hachioji, western Tokyo. Designated a three-star tourist destination by...
18.05.2026
Tokyo(東京)
Tokyo(東京)

Mt. Takanosu-yama (鷹ノ巣山)

Mount Takanosu (鷹ノ巣山 Takanosu-yama) is a 1,737m mountain located in the Okutama area. It is counted as one of the 100 be...
18.05.2026
Tokyo(東京)
Tokyo(東京)

Takamizu Sanzan (高水三山)

Takamizu Sanzan (the "Three Peaks of Takamizu") is a collective name for Takamizuyama (759m), Iwatakeishiyama (793m), an...
18.05.2026
Tokyo(東京)
Gunma(群馬)

Mt. Suwayama (諏訪山)

Mt. Suwa (諏訪山, 1549m) is an isolated peak in Ueno Village, Gunma Prefecture, deep in the western Joshu region. A mountai...
18.05.2026
Gunma(群馬)
Tokyo(東京)

Mt. Shiroyama (城山)

Mount Shiro (城山 Shiro-yama) is a 670m mountain in the Takao area of Tokyo, popular as part of the Takao-Jinba ridge trai...
18.05.2026
Kanagawa(神奈川)Tokyo(東京)
Nagano(長野)

Mt. Shiroumadake (白馬岳)

Mt. Shiroumadake is a 2,932m peak located in the Ushiro-Tateyama mountain range in the northern part of the Northern Alp...
18.05.2026
Nagano(長野)Toyama(富山)
Gunma(群馬)

Mt. Shirasuna (白砂山)

Mt. Shirasuna (白砂山, 2139.7m) is a prominent peak standing at the junction of Nagano, Niigata, and Gunma prefectures. It ...
18.05.2026
Gunma(群馬)Nagano(長野)
Shizuoka(静岡)

Mt. Shiomi (塩見岳)

Mt. Shiomi(しおみだけ) (塩見岳) is a 3,047m mountain straddling Nagano and Shizuoka Prefectures.The most direct approach is via ...
18.05.2026
Nagano(長野)Shizuoka(静岡)
Gunma(群馬)

Mt. Shibutsu (至仏山)

Mt. Shibutsu (至仏山, 2228.1m) is a peak in Oze National Park, northeastern Gunma Prefecture. Together with Mt. Hiuchi to t...
18.05.2026
Gunma(群馬)
Hokkaido

Mt. Shari (斜里岳)

Mt. Shari (斜里岳) is a 1,547m mountain located at the base of the Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido. Known in Ainu a...
18.05.2026
Hokkaido
Gunma(群馬)

Mt. Sennokurayama (仙ノ倉山)

Mt. Sennokurayama is a 2,026m peak straddling Gunma and Niigata Prefectures and the highest summit of the Tanigawa Mount...
18.05.2026
Gunma(群馬)
Aichi

Mt. Sanage (猿投山)

Mt. Sanageyama is a 629m mountain located in Aichi Prefecture. Known for its easy accessibility and moderate difficulty,...
18.05.2026
Aichi
Saitama(埼玉)

Mt. Ryōkami (両神山)

Mt. Ryokamisan (両神山) is a 1,723m mountain in Saitama Prefecture. It is one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains and is known ...
18.05.2026
Saitama(埼玉)
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