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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. Yamizo 300 Famous Mountains
BeginnerEasy🚃Tokyo 4h 48Day tripTrail time 3h 006 km

The highest peak in Ibaraki Prefecture, a sacred mountain where the Yamizo-mine Shrine at the top and Nichirin-ji at the eighth station add pilgrimage flavor.

Mt. Horai 300 Famous Mountains
BeginnerEasyDay tripTrail time 3h 308 km

A Hira range peak with expansive Lake Biwa views, where the gondola approach leads to a ridge walk enjoyed by families.

Mount Asayo 300 Famous Mountains
EasyOvernightTrail time 11h 00

The highest point of the Hayakawa Ridge, a rocky summit with a sweeping view from Kitadake to Fuji.

Mount Fujiwara 300 Famous Mountains
Easy

A limestone karst flower mountain whose slopes turn golden in early spring with Fukujusō blooms.

Mt. Miune 300 Famous Mountains
EasyDay tripTrail time 4h 00

A Taikō mountain famous for stunning winter rime ice, with easy public-transport access during the frost festival season.

Mt. Okusangai 300 Famous Mountains
Easy
Mt. Takami 300 Famous Mountains
EasyDay tripTrail time 3h 30

Called the Kansai Matterhorn for its pointed silhouette, a peak admired for winter rime ice and sweeping views of the Taikō and Ōmine ranges.

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