Shiga(滋賀) Mt. Ibuki
Mt. Ibuki (伊吹山) is a 1,377m peak straddling Shiga and Gifu Prefectures, the highest peak in Shiga Prefecture. One of the...
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Shiga(滋賀) Mt. Horai
Mt. Horai (蓬莱山) is a 1,173.9m peak (1,174m on Geospatial Information Authority of Japan notation) in the Hira Mountains ...
Yamanashi(山梨) Mt. Honjagamaru
Mt. Honjagamaru (ほんじゃがまる, 1,631m) on the Otsuki / Tsuru City border, Yamanashi, is the 12th-rank peak of the Shurei Fuga...
Nagano(長野) Mt. Hotaka
Mt. Hotaka (穂高岳) is the collective name for the Hotaka Range, with Mt. Okuhotaka (3,190m) as the chief peak, including r...
Niigata Mt. Hiuchi
Mt. Hiuchi (2,462 m) is the highest peak of the Kubiki massif in Niigata's Joshinetsu-kogen National Park, a 100 Famous Mountain of Japan. Highlights: Tengu-no-niwa high-altitude wetland, Hakusan-kozakura flower fields, the only rock-ptarmigan habitat outside the Japanese Alps. Sasagamine direct bus from Myoko-kogen (summer 7/12-10/26), Kōyaike Hut reservation required (☎0255-78-7588), 2-peak traverse with Mt. Myoko popular, intermediate 9-10 hours.
Kanagawa(神奈川) Mt. Hirugatake
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...
Niigata Mt. Hiragatake
Mt. Hiragatake (ひらがたけ, 2,141m) straddles the border of Uonuma City, Niigata and Minakami Town, Gunma in the Echigo-Sanza...
Kanagawa(神奈川) Mt. Hinokiboramaru
Mt. Hinokiboramaru (檜洞丸) is a 1,601m peak located in the western Tanzawa Mountains of Kanagawa Prefecture.The fourth-hig...
Shizuoka(静岡) Mt. Hijiri
The operating schedule for the Mainichi Alpen-go and the shuttle bus varies by year. Check the latest dates and reservat...
Gunma(群馬) Mt. Haruna
Mt. Haruna (榛名山) is a 1,449m peak in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture — a double-walled volcano whose multiple peaks ring...
Nagano(長野) Mt. Harinoki
Mt. Harinoki (針ノ木岳) is a 2,821m peak straddling Toyama and Nagano Prefectures in the Ushiro-Tateyama Range of the Northe...
Yamanashi(山梨) Mt. Hamaibamaru
Mt. Hamaibamaru (はまいばまる, 1,752m) on the Otsuki / Koshu City border, Yamanashi, is the 3rd-rank peak of the Shurei Fugaku...
Gifu(岐阜) Mt. Haku
Mt. Haku (白山) is a 2,702m peak straddling Ishikawa and Gifu Prefectures. One of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, it is...
Aomori(青森) Mt. Hakkōda
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.
Toyama(富山) Mt. Goryu
Mt. Goryu (五竜岳) is a 2,814m famous peak connected to the main peak group of the Ushiroya-tateyama Range in the Northern ...
Yamanashi(山梨) Mt. Gangaharasuriyama
Mt. Gangaharasuriyama (がんがはらすりやま, 1,874m) in Otsuki City, Yamanashi, is the 1st-rank peak of the Shurei Fugaku Twelve Vi...
Saitama(埼玉) Mt. Futago
Mt. Futago (二子山) is a 1,166m peak in Ogano Town, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture. Consisting of the twin peaks Eas...
Fukuoka Mt. Fukuchi
Mt. Fukuchi (福智山) is a 901m peak located in Fukuoka Prefecture. As the highest peak in the Kitakyushu area, it is counte...
Gifu(岐阜) Mt. Ena
Mt. Ena (2,191 m) straddles Nakatsugawa in Gifu and Achi in Nagano Prefecture at the southern end of the Central Alps, counted among the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan. Named after the legend that the placenta (ena) of Amaterasu-Ōmikami was buried here. The Hirogawara route is the most popular (beginner, 6 h 30 min round trip); the Misaka-tōge ridge route offers sweeping views; the Mae-miya route is accessible by Kita-Ena Kōtsū bus (2-day overnight, advanced). The Kuroizawa route remains closed since the 2020 floods.
Niigata Mt. Echigo-Komagatake
Mt. Echigo-Komagatake (2,003 m, Uonuma Komagatake) is the principal peak of the Echigo Sanzan in Niigata, Echigo Sanzan Tadami Quasi-National Park, 100 Famous Mountain of Japan. Intermediate ★★★ 9 hours via the Shiori-toge course; Koma-no-koya unstaffed emergency hut (cooperation fee ¥2,000) overnight recommended. Minami Echigo Kanko Bus from Koide Station only 1 run/day in summer; Ginzandaira or Koma-no-yu Onsen pre-night realistic. Famous for September-October 'taki-gumo' flowing clouds at dawn.
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...
Yamanashi(山梨) Mt. Daibosatsu
Mt. Daibosatsu (大菩薩嶺) is a 2,057m peak in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.The...
Yamagata(山形) Mt. Chōkai
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.
Nagano(長野) Mt. Cho
Mt. Cho (蝶ヶ岳) is a 2,677m peak located in the southeastern part of the Northern Alps. Extending south from the main ridg...
Shiga(滋賀) Mt. Buna-ga-take
Mt. Buna-ga-take (武奈ヶ岳) is a 1,214m peak in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture — the highest peak of the Hira Mountains. Select...
Fukushima(福島) Mt. Bandai
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.
Gunma(群馬) Mt. Azumaya
Mt. Azumaya (四阿山) is a 2,354m peak located on the border of Ueda City in Nagano Prefecture and Tsumagoi Village in Gunma...
Kyoto Mt. Atago
Mt. Atago (愛宕山) is a 924m peak in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. The Atago Shrine enshrined at the summit is the head shr...
Kumamoto(熊本) Mt. Aso
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.
Nagano(長野) Mt. Asama
Mt. Asama (浅間山) is a 2,568m active volcano located on the border of Nagano and Gunma Prefectures. One of the 100 Famous ...
Shizuoka(静岡) Mt. Arakawa
Mt. Arakawa (荒川岳) is a collective name for three peaks in the central Southern Alps: Maedake, Nakadake, and Warusawadake...
Niigata Mt. Amakazari
Mt. Amakazari (1,963 m) is a twin-peak mountain on the Niigata-Nagano border in Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park, a 100 Famous Mountain of Japan. Known for the 'Goddess's profile' silhouette and Sasadaira's autumn grass colours (late Sep-early Oct). Otari Village Bus from Minami-Otari Station 6 runs/day, Amakazari-so pre-night recommended, intermediate 7-hour popular course.
Shizuoka(静岡) Mt. Amagi
Amagisan is a collective name for the mountain range running east-west through the center of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture. The highest peak is Banzaburodake at 1,405m. *Timetable last checked: [sc name=”updated_date”][/sc] Access to the Trailhead Going: Ito Sta. → Amagi Traverse Trailhead Return: Amagi Traverse Trailhead → Ito Sta. Map & Recommended Route 1. Going: Ito Sta. → Amagi Traverse Trailhead From JR Ito Station (Platform 2), take the Tokai Bus “Amagi Tokyu Resort Shuttle Bus” to Amagi Traverse Trailhead.Travel time: Approx. 55 min Bus Timetable: Ito Sta. → Amagi Traverse Trailhead Daily service (extra buses on select dates only) Ito Sta. (Dep.) Amagi Traverse Trailhead (Arr.) Notes […]
Shizuoka(静岡) Mt. Akaishi
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Yamanashi(山梨) Mt. Aka
Mt. Aka (赤岳) is the main peak of the Yatsugatake Range (elevation 2,899m) straddling Nagano and Yamanashi Prefectures. W...
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.
Shizuoka(静岡) Mt. Aino
Ainodake (3,189.5m) is a mountain in the northern part of the Southern Alps (Akaishi Mountains), straddling Shizuoka and Yamanashi Prefectures. It is the fourth highest peak in Japan. This page introduces bus access to Hirogawara, the gateway to the Southern Alps. For access from the same trailhead, see also Kitadake. *Timetable last checked: [sc name=”updated_date”][/sc] Access to the Trailhead Going: Kofu Sta. → Hirogawara Return: Hirogawara → Kofu Sta. 1. Going: Kofu Sta. → Hirogawara From JR Kofu Station South Exit bus stop, take the Yamanashi Kotsu Southern Alps Mountaineering Bus (Hirogawara Line) to Hirogawara.Travel time: Approx. 1 hour 55 minFare: 2,400 yen + 300 yen (user cooperation fee) Season: […]