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Japan’s Mountains by Train & Bus

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  • 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. Nijo 100 Mountains of Flowers
EasyModerateDay tripTrail time 2h 356.6 km
Mt. Odaigahara 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerPlan aheadDay tripTrail time 3h 067.35 km
Mt. Atago 300 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 4h 009.5 km
Mt. Buna-ga-take 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediateEasyDay tripTrail time 5h 3010.5 km
Mt. Gozaisho 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerateDay tripTrail time 4h 505.5 km
Mt. Horai 300 Famous Mountains
BeginnerEasyDay tripTrail time 3h 308 km
Mt. Iwawaki 100 Mountains of Kansai
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 5h 0710.91 km
Mt. Kenbi 100 Mountains of Kansai
EasyEasyDay tripTrail time 5h 0712.22 km
Mt. Kongo 200 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 3h 307.3 km
Mt. Mikamiyama 100 Mountains of Flowers
BeginnerEasyDay tripTrail time 3h 457.2 km
Mt. Ponpon 100 Mountains of Kansai
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 5h 2712.13 km
Mt. Yamato-Katsuragi 100 Mountains of Kansai
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 4h 005.9 km
Mt. Ibuki 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 5h 5010 km
Mt. Kuroso 300 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 5h 5010.79 km
Mt. Rokko 300 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 6h 3813.68 km
Mount Fujiwara 300 Famous Mountains
Easy
Godaisondake 100 Mountains of Kansai
Moderate
Mt. Gomadan 300 Famous Mountains
ModerateDay tripTrail time 3h 00

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