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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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Aichi

Mt. Sanage (猿投山)

Mt. Sanageyama is a 629m mountain located in Aichi Prefecture. Known for its easy accessibility and moderate difficulty,...
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 ...
Hyogo

Mt. Rokkō (六甲山)

Mt. Rokko (六甲山, 931.3m) is a mountain in Hyogo Prefecture listed among the Nihon Sanbyakumeizan, Shin-Nihon Hyakumeizan,...
Hokkaido

Mt. Rishiri (利尻山)

Mt. Rishiri is a 1,721m solitary peak rising from Rishiri Island in Hokkaido. The elegant volcanic cone floating in the ...
Nagano(長野)

Mt. Renge (蓮華岳)

Mt. Rengedake is a 2,799m peak in the Ushiro-Tateyama Range of the Northern Alps. Facing Mt. Harinoki across Harinoki Pa...
Hokkaido

Mt. Rausu (羅臼岳)

Mt. Rausudake is one of the main peaks of the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido (elevation 1,661m). Designated as a UNESCO...
Osaka(大阪)

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.) ...
Kanagawa(神奈川)

Mt. Ōyama (大山)

Mt. Oyama is a 1,252m mountain located on the border of Isehara, Hadano, and Atsugi cities in Kanagawa Prefecture. It is...
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...
Tokyo(東京)

Ome Hills (青梅丘陵)

Ome Hills (Ome Kyuryo) is a ridge area extending east to west in the Okutama area of Ome City, Tokyo. Centered on Mt. Ra...
Nara(奈良)

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...
Chiba

Mt. Nokogiri (鋸山)

Mt. Nokogiri-yama is a 329m mountain on the border of Kyonan Town and Futtsu City in Chiba Prefecture.Quarrying of “Bosh...
Gunma(群馬)

Mt. Nikko-Shirane-san (日光白根山)

Nikko Shiranesan (日光白根山) is a mountain with an elevation of 2,578m, located on the boundary between Nikko City in Tochig...
Tochigi(栃木)

Mt. Nasu (那須岳)

Mount Nasu-dake (那須岳) is located in Tochigi Prefecture and is a collective term for mountains like Chausu-dake, Asahi-da...