Japan’s Mountains by Train & Bus

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

A quiet ridge at the southern tip of the Central Alps, where a sweeping panorama awaits beyond the bamboo scrub of Surikogi-yama.

A table-top mountain shaped like an upturned ship, dominated by the 200-meter cliff face of Tomosohiwa.

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

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

A beloved peak at the northern end of the Iide range, treasured for its sky-high flower meadows and expansive views from the hut.

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

A secluded peak at the far north of the northern Alps with few visitors, offering surprisingly close views of Yari and Hotaka.

One of the Echigo Sanzan long venerated as a sacred mountain, with a dramatic ridge of continuous fixed chains on the eight peaks.

A spiritual peak in the northern Ou mountains, prized for its symmetrical cone, granite boulders, and views of Iwateyama and Morioka.

An active volcano and symbol of Onuma Quasi-National Park, with trails of volcanic scree leading to wide views toward Hakodate.

One of the anchors of the Kyushu highlands, combining ancient Ichifusa cedar giants lining the approach with sweeping central Kyushu views.

A twin-peaked peak deep in the southern Alps backcountry, with an imposing profile seen from the Tōyama-gō valley below.

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

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 serene high peak deep in the southern Alps, with alpine flower meadows on the ridge and views reaching all the way to Fuji.

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

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