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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. Mitake 100 Mountains of Flowers
BeginnerModerate🚃Tokyo 1h 25Day tripTrail time 5h 2017 km

A mountain long cherished for its Musashi Mitake Shrine pilgrimage trail, with the Rock Garden gorge and vibrant seasonal scenery.

Mt. Odake 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerate🚃Tokyo 1h 25Day tripTrail time 6h 2012 km

One of the Okutama Sanzan peaks with outstanding Kanto Plain views from the summit, colorful in autumn foliage and winter rime ice.

Mt. Kawanori 100 Mountains of Flowers
BeginnerModerate🚃Tokyo 1h 32Day tripTrail time 7h 5613 km

An Okutama favorite with a celebrated approach past the Hyakujin Falls and through river-carved gorge scenery.

Mt. Oyama 100 Mountains of Flowers
BeginnerEasy🚃Tokyo 1h 42Day tripTrail time 6h 4016 km

One of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains near the Afuri Shrine, perennially busy with pilgrims and hikers drawn by its flowers in every season.

Mt. Gozen 100 Mountains of Flowers
IntermediateModerate🚃Tokyo 1h 47Day tripTrail time 5h 2010.2 km

One of the Okutama Sanzan trio, cloaked in natural Buna forest and carpeted with spectacular Katakuri blooms in spring.

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