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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. Kita 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerate🚃Tokyo 2h 30OvernightTrail time 10h 2810.69 km

Japan's second-highest peak and the southern Alps champion, stunning for its mix of snowfields, flower gardens, and sheer rock walls.

Mt. Fuji - Yoshida Trailhead 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerate🚃Tokyo 2h 18OvernightTrail time 12h 0616.9 km

The most popular route up Japan's highest mountain, ascending via the well-equipped Yoshida trailhead.

Mt. Aino 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerate🚃Tokyo 2h 30OvernightTrail time 15h 5817.55 km

Japan's third-highest summit, offering sweeping ridge views alongside Kitadake in the southern Alps.

AdvancedModerate🚃Tokyo 1h 58OvernightTrail time 13h 5520.06 km

A route up Japan's highest peak via the Gotenba and須走口trailheads, celebrated for the exhilarating sand-run descent.

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