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Japan’s Mountains by Train & Bus

Find your next hike — no car needed. Trailhead access, down to the timetable.

  • 409 mountains
  • 126 100 Famous

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Good hikes for the current season, sorted by public-transport access.

ⓘ Access = how easy the trailhead is to reach by public transport (based on first-bus timing, transfers, direct/seasonal buses and whether a taxi is needed)

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18 results
Mt. Kokushi-ga-take 300 Famous Mountains
EasyPlan ahead🚃Tokyo 2h 04Day tripTrail time 1h 362.44 km
Mt. Odaigahara 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerPlan aheadDay tripTrail time 3h 067.35 km
Mt. Shaka 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerateDay tripTrail time 5h 009 km
Mt. Akita-Komagatake 200 Famous Mountains
BeginnerEasyDay tripTrail time 3h 227.27 km
Mt. Gassan 100 Famous Mountains
EasyPlan aheadDay tripTrail time 4h 307 km
Mt. Goyō 300 Famous Mountains
BeginnerPlan aheadDay tripTrail time 4h 007 km
Mt. Hachimori 300 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 5h 008 km
Mt. Hakkōda 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 4h 309 km
Mt. Hayachine 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerateDay tripTrail time 5h 308 km
Mt. Kisokoma-ga-take 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 2h 423.64 km
Mt. Kongo 200 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 3h 307.3 km
Mt. Kurikoma 200 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 4h 008 km
Mt. Kuro (Misaka Range) 300 Famous Mountains
EasyModerate🚃Tokyo 2h 53Day tripTrail time 5h 337.61 km
Mt. Moriyoshi 200 Famous Mountains
BeginnerPlan aheadDay tripTrail time 4h 308 km
Mt. Norikura 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerEasyDay tripTrail time 3h 005 km
Mt. Sobosan 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerPlan aheadDay tripTrail time 7h 00
Mt. Tateshina 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerEasy🚃Tokyo 4h 46Day tripTrail time 5h 009 km
Mt. Tate 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 5h 007 km

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