Okayama (岡山) Mt. Kamihiruzen
Mt. Kamihiruzen (1,202m), highest of the Three Hiruzen Peaks in Okayama. Access via the Maniwakun community bus from JR Chūgoku-Katsuyama Station — timetable and taxi guide.
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Okayama (岡山) 
Hyogo Mt. Hyonosen
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Miyagi(宮城) Mt. Kurikoma
Famed for its 'Carpet of the Gods' autumn foliage, a 200 Famous Japanese Mountain and Flower Mountain. Iwate Kenkotsu bus from Ichinoseki Station to Sukawa Onsen (seasonal). Sukawa course detours via Ubunuma due to volcanic gas.
Nagano(長野) Mt. Iwasuge
The highest peak of Shiga Kogen, a 200 Famous Japanese Mountain. Its flowery, panoramic ridge is the draw. Nagaden Bus Okushiga Kogen Line from Yudanaka Station to Ichinose; timetables verified from the official PDF.
Shizuoka(静岡) Mt. Ashitaka
Echizendake (1,504m), the highest peak of the Ashitaka range with close-up Mt. Fuji views, a 200 Famous Japanese Mountain. Fujikyu Mobility bus from Gotemba Station to Jurigi. Endemic Ashitaka azalea and a grand Fuji panorama.
Nagano(長野) Mt. Jonen-dake
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Kanto(関東)
Chiba Mt. Nokogiri
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Tochigi(栃木) Mt. Teruishi
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Tochigi(栃木) Mt. Kogashi
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Tochigi(栃木) Kirifuri Kogen / Mt. Maruyama
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Tochigi(栃木) Mt. Kinunuma
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Kanagawa(神奈川) Mt. Omuro
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Chugoku (中国)
Okayama (岡山) Mt. Kamihiruzen
Mt. Kamihiruzen (1,202m), highest of the Three Hiruzen Peaks in Okayama. Access via the Maniwakun community bus from JR Chūgoku-Katsuyama Station — timetable and taxi guide.
Shimane (島根) Mt. Sanbe
Shimane's grand grassland volcano, one of the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains. Reach Sanbe Onsen and Higashi-no-hara by Iwami Kotsu Bus from JR Oda-shi Station. Timetables verified from the official PDF.
Tottori (鳥取) Mt. Daisen
Mt. Daisen (大山) is a 1,729m peak in Tottori Prefecture. One of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, it is also called "Hok...
Shikoku(四国)
Tokushima(徳島) Mt. Tsurugi
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Ehime(愛媛) Mt. Ishizuchi
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.
Chubu(中部)
Nagano(長野) Mt. Iwasuge
The highest peak of Shiga Kogen, a 200 Famous Japanese Mountain. Its flowery, panoramic ridge is the draw. Nagaden Bus Okushiga Kogen Line from Yudanaka Station to Ichinose; timetables verified from the official PDF.
Shizuoka(静岡) Mt. Ashitaka
Echizendake (1,504m), the highest peak of the Ashitaka range with close-up Mt. Fuji views, a 200 Famous Japanese Mountain. Fujikyu Mobility bus from Gotemba Station to Jurigi. Endemic Ashitaka azalea and a grand Fuji panorama.
Nagano(長野) Mt. Jonen-dake
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Nagano(長野) Mt. Tateshina
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Nagano(長野) Mt. Iizuna
One of the Five Peaks of Northern Shinano, a 200 Famous Japanese Mountain with a 360-degree summit panorama. Direct Alpico bus (Togakushi Line) from Nagano Station to the Iizuna Trailhead, with weekday and weekend timetables.
Shizuoka(静岡) Mt. Arakawa
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Kinki(近畿)
Hyogo Mt. Hyonosen
Mt. Hyonosen (1,510m), the highest peak in Hyogo. Reach the Fukusada Shinsui Park trailhead via Zentan Bus from JR Yoka Station — full timetable and access guide.
Mie Mt. Gozaisho
A leading peak of the Suzuka Mountains and one of the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains. Reach the summit by bus and ropeway from Kintetsu Yunoyama-Onsen Station. Latest trail status (Naka Trail closed) and bus timetables.
Osaka(大阪) Mt. Kenbi
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Hyogo Mt. Rokko
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Shiga(滋賀) Mt. Horai
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Shiga(滋賀) Mt. Buna-ga-take
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Tohoku(東北)
Miyagi(宮城) Mt. Kurikoma
Famed for its 'Carpet of the Gods' autumn foliage, a 200 Famous Japanese Mountain and Flower Mountain. Iwate Kenkotsu bus from Ichinoseki Station to Sukawa Onsen (seasonal). Sukawa course detours via Ubunuma due to volcanic gas.
Akita(秋田) Mt. Akita-Komagatake
Tohoku's premier alpine-flower mountain, one of the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains. Reach the 8th Station by Ugo Kotsu Bus from JR Tazawako Station. Official bus timetable (Tazawako Station ⇔ 8th Station) verified from city sources.
Fukushima(福島) Mt. Hiuchi
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Fukushima(福島) Mt. Adatara
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Fukushima(福島) Mt. Aizu-Komagatake
Mt. Aizu-Komagatake (2,133 m) in Hinoemata Village, Fukushima Prefecture is in Oze National Park and is among the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan. Koma-no-Ōike pond and the sprawling 'Sky Paradise' alpine wetland that stretches to Mt. Chūmon on boardwalks are the highlights. Access via Tobu/Yagan/Aizu Railway to Aizu-Tajima Station, then Aizu Bus (1 May – 31 Oct) to Komagatake-Tozanguchi. Overnight at Koma-no-Koya (25 Apr – 31 Oct, fully reservation-based) recommended.
Aomori(青森) Mt. Iwaki
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.