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Japan’s Mountains by Train & Bus

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

  • 408 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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18 results
Hachimantai 100 Famous Mountains
EasyModerateDay tripTrail time 2h 305 km
Mt. Kokushi-ga-take 300 Famous Mountains
EasyPlan ahead🚃Tokyo 2h 04Day tripTrail time 1h 362.44 km
Mt. Kurofu 100 Mountains of Flowers
EasyModerateDay tripTrail time 2h 415.16 km
Mt. Nijo 100 Mountains of Flowers
EasyModerateDay tripTrail time 2h 356.6 km
Mt. Odaigahara 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerPlan aheadDay tripTrail time 3h 067.35 km
Mt. Adatara 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 3h 338.28 km
Mt. Amagi 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerEasy🚃Tokyo 2h 32Day tripTrail time 4h 178.17 km
Mt. Atago 300 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 4h 009.5 km
Mt. Daibosatsu 100 Famous Mountains
EasyEasy🚃Tokyo 2h 29Day tripTrail time 3h 096.13 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. 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. Kurikoma 200 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 4h 008 km
Mt. Mikamiyama 100 Mountains of Flowers
BeginnerEasyDay tripTrail time 3h 457.2 km
Mt. Mitake 100 Mountains of Flowers
BeginnerModerate🚃Tokyo 1h 25Day tripTrail time 5h 2017 km
Mt. Mitō 300 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 3h 006.3 km
Mt. Neko 100 Mountains of Flowers
BeginnerEasyDay tripTrail time 3h 30

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