Japan’s Mountains by Train & Bus

A sharp rocky peak marking the start of the Ura-Ginza traverse, striking for its ridge-top bog pools and northern Alps panorama.

The highest peak in the eastern Taisetsu range, with an expansive view of Nipesotsu, Tomuraushi, and the surrounding Daisetsu peaks.

A heavyweight peak carrying Japan's only year-round snowfield just 20 km from the sea, with a grand panorama from the high ridge.

The Hokkaido Matterhorn and symbol of the Eastern Taisetsu, whose razor profile seen from Maetengū is among the finest in all Japan.

A demanding peak deep in the Akiyamago valley, treasured for quiet views of Naebasan and the Tanigawa range.

A peak at the northern tip of the Asahi range, striking for its high ridge views of the Sea of Japan and the remote alpine lake Ōtorike.

A granite ridge walk in the quiet southern Central Alps, tracing deep mountain terrain over Kosumoyama and Sengairei to Utsugi-dake.

The farthest peak of the Hidaka range, known as the Distant Mountain, reached only by sustained stream and narrow-ridge travel.