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Japan’s Mountains by Train & Bus

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  • 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. Hayachine 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerateDay tripTrail time 5h 308 km

The highest peak in the Kitakami Mountains, a flower mountain with over 200 alpine species including the endemic Hayachine Edelweiss.

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.

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. Senjōgatake 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediateEasy🚃Tokyo 3h 46Day tripTrail time 7h 00

The Queen of the Southern Alps, a triple-cirque mountain carpeted with alpine flowers and known for its gentle, welcoming profile.

Mt. Shari 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadDay tripTrail time 6h 299.77 km

A Hokkaido isolated peak where the classic approach passes more than ten waterfalls, followed by open ridge views at the top.

Mt. Tokachi 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediateEasyDay tripTrail time 7h 0011 km

One of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains and an active Hokkaido volcano dramatic at close range, renowned for Japan's earliest autumn foliage in September.

Mt. Buko 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerateDay tripTrail time 9h 5021.07 km

One of Japan's 200 Famous Mountains with an unusual silhouette carved by limestone quarrying, a beloved symbol of Chichibu.

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