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Japan’s Mountains by Train & Bus

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  • 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. 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. 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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