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Japan’s Mountains by Train & Bus

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

  • 414 mountains
  • 126 100 Famous

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ⓘ 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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Mt. Sobosan 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerPlan aheadDay tripTrail time 7h 00

The dominant peak of the Sobo-Katamuki range in Kyushu, mantled in primeval forest and Akebono azaleas with a superb summit view.

Mt. Miyanoura 100 Famous Mountains
AdvancedModerateOvernightTrail time 12h 0722.57 km

The highest peak in Kyushu on UNESCO World Heritage Yakushima, condensing diverse vegetation zones and granite wonders into one climb.

Mt. Hikosan 200 Famous Mountains
EasyDay tripTrail time 4h 00

One of Japan's three Hikosan sacred peaks, a triple-summit mountain long used for Shugendo practice with spectacular autumn color.

Mt. Osuzu 200 Famous Mountains
Plan aheadDay tripTrail time 5h 00

A mountain whose greatest draw is a cascade corridor of more than 30 falls, the first scenic site ever designated in Japan.

Mt. Yufu 200 Famous Mountains
ModerateDay tripTrail time 4h 00

The Bungo Fuji, a twin-peaked volcano looming above Yufuin Onsen, with sweeping views of the Yufuin Basin from the east summit.

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