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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.

17.05.2026

Yamagata(山形)

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.

17.05.2026

Uncategorized

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.

17.05.2026

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.

17.05.2026

Nagano(長野)

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...

17.05.2026

Gunma(群馬)

Mt. Honitayama (本仁田山)

Mt. Honitayama is a 1,225m mountain in the Okutama area of Tokyo. It serves as a front peak to Mt. Kawanoriyama, and off...

17.05.2026

Tokyo(東京)

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.

17.05.2026

Kagoshima(鹿児島)

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.

17.05.2026

Aomori(青森)

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.

17.05.2026

Iwate(岩手)

Mt. Hirugatake (蛭ヶ岳)

Mt. Hirugatakeひるがたけ is a 1,673 m peak in the central Tanzawa Range — the highest mountain in the Tanzawa Range and in Ka...

17.05.2026

Kanagawa(神奈川)

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.

17.05.2026

Yamagata(山形)

Mt. Ponpon (ポンポン山)

Mount Ponponぽんぽんやま (ポンポン山) is a 678.7-meter peak straddling the border between Nishi-kyo Ward, Kyoto City (Kyoto Pref.) ...

17.05.2026

KyotoOsaka(大阪)

Mt. Akaishi (赤石岳)

Mt. Akaishi (赤石岳 Akaishi-dake) is a 3,121-meter peak in the Southern Alps (Minami Alps), straddling the border of Shizuo...

17.05.2026

Nagano(長野)Shizuoka(静岡)

Mt. Hiuchi (燧ヶ岳)

Mt. Hiuchi (燧ヶ岳) is a 2,356m peak located within Oze National Park, and is the highest mountain in the Tohoku region. To...

17.05.2026

Fukushima(福島)

Mt. Goryudake (五竜岳)

Mt. Goryudake (五竜岳, 2,814m) is a prominent peak in the Gotate-yama Range of the Northern Alps (Kita Alps) in Nagano and ...

17.05.2026

Toyama(富山)

Mt. Asama (浅間山)

Mt. Asamayama (浅間山) is a 2,568m active volcano on the border of Nagano and Gunma Prefectures. Due to volcanic activity r...

17.05.2026

Nagano(長野)

Mt. Hanamagari (鼻曲山)

Mt. Hanamagari (鼻曲山, 1655m) stands on the border of Gunma and Nagano prefectures. The mountain is named for its profile,...

17.05.2026

Gunma(群馬)Nagano(長野)

Mt. Asama-kakushi (浅間隠山)

Mt. Asama-Kakushi-Yama is a 1,757m peak on the border of Higashi-Agatsuma Town in Gunma Prefecture and Tsumagoi Village ...

17.05.2026

Gunma(群馬)Nagano(長野)

Mt. Miyanoura (宮之浦岳)

Mt. Miyanoura is a 1,936m peak located in the central part of Yakushima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture. The entire island ...

17.05.2026

Kagoshima(鹿児島)

Ōdaigahara (大台ケ原)

Odaigahara is a 1,695m mountain on the border of Nara and Mie Prefectures. It is counted among Japan’s 100 Famous Mounta...

17.05.2026

MieNara(奈良)

Mt. Hinokibora-maru (檜洞丸)

Mt. Hinokiboramaru (檜洞丸) is a 1,601m mountain located in the western Tanzawa Mountains of Kanagawa Prefecture. It is the...

17.05.2026

Kanagawa(神奈川)

Mt. Ōmuro – Nishi-Tanzawa (大室山)

Mt. Omuroyama in Nishi-Tanzawa is a quiet, distinguished peak where you can savor the deep wilderness of the Tanzawa Mou...

17.05.2026

Kanagawa(神奈川)Yamanashi(山梨)

Mt. Kenashi (毛無山)

Mt. Kenashi (毛無山, 1964m) stands on the border of Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures and is the highest peak of the Tensh...

17.05.2026

Shizuoka(静岡)Yamanashi(山梨)

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...

17.05.2026

Gunma(群馬)

Mt. Kinunuma (鬼怒沼山)

Mt. Kinunumayama is a 2,141m mountain in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. Kinunuma, the alpine marsh spreading on the nor...

17.05.2026

Tochigi(栃木)

Mt. Kokushi (国師ヶ岳)

Mt. Kokushi (国師ヶ岳, 2592m) is a peak on the main ridge of the Okuchichibu Mountains, straddling Yamanashi and Nagano pref...

17.05.2026

Nagano(長野)Yamanashi(山梨)

Mt. Iwabitsu (岩櫃山)

Mt. Iwabitsu(いわびつやま) (岩櫃山) is a 802.6m rocky peak in Higashiagatsuma Town, Gunma Prefecture. Despite being a low mountai...

17.05.2026

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 ...

17.05.2026

Gunma(群馬)Nagano(長野)

Mt. Daisen (大山)

Mount Daisen (大山) is a 1,729-meter-high mountain located in Tottori Prefecture. It is known for having one of the larges...

17.05.2026

Tottori (鳥取)

Mt. Iwawaki (岩湧山)

Mt. Iwawaki (岩湧山) is an 897m peak in Osaka Prefecture. Selected as one of the New 100 Famous Mountains of Japan, it offe...

17.05.2026

Osaka(大阪)

Mt. Fukuchi (福智山)

Mt. Fukuchiyama is a 900.6m peak located in Fukuoka Prefecture. It is the highest mountain in the Kitakyushu area and is...

17.05.2026

Fukuoka

Mt. Kayagatake (茅ヶ岳)

Mt. Kayagatake(かやがたけ) (茅ヶ岳) is a 1,704m mountain located on the border of Hokuto City and Kai City in Yamanashi Prefectu...

17.05.2026

Yamanashi(山梨)

Mt. Azuma-san (四阿山)

Mount Azuma (四阿山 Azuma-yama) stands at an altitude of 2,354 meters and is nestled on the border between Nagano and Gunma...

16.05.2026

Gunma(群馬)Nagano(長野)

Mt. Kawanori (川苔山)

Mt. Kawanoriyama (川苔山) is a 1,363m mountain in the Okutama area of western Tokyo. Known for the spectacular 40-meter Hya...

16.05.2026

Tokyo(東京)

Mt. Momokura (百蔵山)

Mt. Momokurayama (百蔵山) is a 1,003m mountain in Yamanashi Prefecture. It is located near Saruhashi Station on the JR Chuo...

16.05.2026

Yamanashi(山梨)

Mt. Ōgi (扇山)

Mt. Ougiyama is a 1,138m mountain located in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is one of the Shurei Fugaku Junikkei ...

16.05.2026

Yamanashi(山梨)

Mt. Futago (二子山)

Futagoyama (1,166m) is a mountain in Saitama Prefecture known for its thrilling rock climbing routes and narrow ridge wa...

16.05.2026

Saitama(埼玉)

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...

16.05.2026

Tokyo(東京)

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...

16.05.2026

Gunma(群馬)