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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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Kamakura Alps / Tenen 100 Mountains of Kanto
EasyModerate🚃Tokyo 1h 00Day tripTrail time 2h 598.97 km

A low-mountain traverse linking Kenchōji to Zuisenji, blending the historic atmosphere of ancient Kamakura with ridge-top walking.

Mt. Kurofu 100 Mountains of Flowers
EasyModerateDay tripTrail time 2h 415.16 km

The highest point on Asama's outer caldera, looking down into the eruption zone and scanning from Yatsugatake to the northern Alps.

Mt. Daibosatsu 100 Famous Mountains
EasyEasy🚃Tokyo 2h 29Day tripTrail time 3h 096.13 km

One of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains where an open ridge above Daibosatsu Pass reveals a grand panorama of Fuji and the southern Alps.

Mt. Kagenobu 100 Mountains of Kanto
EasyEasy🚃Tokyo 1h 05Day tripTrail time 3h 146.8 km

A welcoming waypoint on the traverse where the hut's naмeko soup and views of Lake Sagami and Fuji make it a favorite rest stop.

Mt. Mitsutoge 100 Mountains of Kanto
EasyModerate🚃Tokyo 2h 53Day tripTrail time 3h 307 km

A revered sport-climbing destination of granite cliffs, with an unobstructed Fuji view from the Kaiun summit.

EasyModerate🚃Tokyo 2h 47Day tripTrail time 5h 3310.79 km

A Nasu volcano chain alive with eruption steam and autumn foliage, with a ropeway delivering hikers close to the summit.

Mt. Nokogiri 100 Mountains of Kanto
EasyModerate🚃Tokyo 2h 23Day tripTrail time 3h 567 km

A low quarry mountain and pilgrimage site where the Jigoku-nozoki cliff and monumental cliff Buddhas blur the line between sightseeing and hiking.

Mt. Takao 100 Mountains of Flowers
EasyEasyDay tripTrail time 4h 078.84 km

A Michelin three-star destination famous worldwide, beloved for its Yakuōin temple pilgrimage routes and hiking variety.

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