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Japan’s Mountains by Train & Bus

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Mt. Myogi 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadDay tripTrail time 4h 305.5 km

One of Japan's three celebrated landscapes, a serrated cluster of rock towers dramatic for autumn foliage and the circuit of stone gates.

Mt. Gozaisho 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerateDay tripTrail time 4h 505.5 km

A Suzuka classic offering peculiar rock formations, spring Akayashio azaleas, autumn foliage, and winter rime ice through all four seasons.

Mt. Shaka 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerateDay tripTrail time 5h 009 km

A revered Shugendo mountain in the southern Ōmine range, graced by a bronze Shakyamuni statue, sweeping Ōmine views, and spring Shiroyashio.

Mt. Buna-ga-take 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediateEasyDay tripTrail time 5h 3010.5 km

The highest peak in the Hira range overlooking Lake Biwa, popular for its Buna forest and varied riverside approach.

Mt. Funagata 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadDay tripTrail time 6h 0010 km

A tranquil Tohoku peak wrapped in beautiful primeval Buna forest, with outstanding views from the summit.

Mt. Kurohime 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadDay tripTrail time 6h 00

A symmetrical cone among the North Shinshu Five Peaks, called the Shinano Fuji, softened by alpine flowers and the quiet scenery of Furui-ike.

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. Iwasuge 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerateDay tripTrail time 6h 30

The highest peak of the Shiga Highlands, with an exhilarating ridge walk through bog pools and Dake-Kaнba forest rich in flowers and views.

Mt. Ariake 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadDay tripTrail time 7h 008 km

Known as the Shinano Fuji when seen from Azumino, this steep rocky climb is rewarded with a stunning view of Yarigatake.

Mt. Kamuro 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadDay tripTrail time 7h 0010 km

A Tohoku peak of needle-sharp rock ridges and abundant alpine flora, known as the Alps of Michinoku.

Mt. Kohide 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadDay tripTrail time 7h 0010 km

A varied mountain combining a sweeping Ontake view, deep-gorge waterfalls, and the thrilling Kamoshika-watari cliff traverse.

Mt. Oku-Dainichi 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerateDay tripTrail time 7h 0012 km

A celebrated viewpoint for Tsurugi-dake from Murodo, with a flower-rich ridge that makes it a natural extension of any Tateyama visit.

Mt. Kentoku 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerate🚃Tokyo 2h 36Day tripTrail time 7h 1410.26 km

A peak that shifts from forest to meadow to rocky ridge, capped by the chain-fixed Otori-iwa just below the summit.

Mt. Teshio 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadOvernightTrail time 7h 3014 km

The highest peak of northern Hokkaido, a serene mountain area with a beautifully triangular ridge and rich alpine flora leading to Maeteshiodake.

Mt. Yakeishi 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadOvernightTrail time 7h 3012 km

A Tohoku flower mountain famous for its early-summer Hakusan Ичige ridge and wetland circuit, one of the finest in the region.

Mt. Shirasuna 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerate🚃Tokyo 3h 33Day tripTrail time 7h 4213.37 km

A border peak starting from Lake Nozori with views of Naebasan and Saburyuyama, rewarding for summer flowers and Joshinetsu panoramas.

Mt. Aizu-Asahi 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadOvernightTrail time 8h 0011 km

A serene peak in the deep Aizu backcountry with prized views of Aizukomagatake and Hiuchigatake.

Mt. Kyogatake 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerateOvernightTrail time 8h 00

The northernmost peak of the Kiso range, a forest-clad sacred mountain with stone Buddhas and buried-sutra traditions.

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