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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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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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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. 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. Takao 100 Mountains of Flowers
EasyEasyDay tripTrail time 4h 078.84 km
Mt. Tsurugi 100 Famous Mountains
EasyModerateDay tripTrail time 3h 285.62 km

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