Japan’s Mountains by Train & Bus

A northern Oze ridge peak carpeted with Osabagrasa ferns, complemented by the Tashiro-yama wetland for a quiet mountain journey.

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

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.

An Akita peak reachable by gondola, known for rich alpine flora including Chinguruma and for spectacular winter snow monsters.

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

An active Hokkaido volcano whose lava dome and outer-caldera walk deliver views of Lake Shikotsu and the Pacific.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A quiet peak in front of the southern Alps, beautiful for its iris meadows on the Ayame plateau and ancient moss-draped primeval forest.

The highest point of UNESCO World Heritage Shirakami-Sanchi, a summit of virgin Buna forest with a refuge hut just below the top.

The highest peak of the Mashike range facing the Sea of Japan, home to the endemic Mashike milk vetch and a sweeping coastal panorama.

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

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