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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. Sukaisan 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadOvernightTrail time 10h 3012 km

One of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains and one of the most remote, reached by a long classic route from Kanmān-yama over the Nokogiri Ridge.

Mt. Kobushigatake 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerate🚃Tokyo 2h 29OvernightTrail time 9h 4014.28 km

One of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains in the Oku-Chichibu, its primeval forest cradling the headwaters of three river systems, vivid with Shakunage in season.

Mt. Kumotori-yama 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediateEasy🚃Tokyo 2h 22OvernightTrail time 11h 4523.08 km

Tokyo's highest peak at the eastern end of the Oku-Chichibu, a one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains reward after a long walk through primeval forest.

Mt. Asahi 300 Famous Mountains
AdvancedModerate🚃Tokyo 4h 05OvernightTrail time 13h 4921.61 km

A celebrated peak along Tanigawa's jagged ridge, colored by autumn foliage and early-summer wildflowers.

Mt. Hirugatake 100 Mountains of Kanto
ModerateOvernightTrail time 10h 50

The highest point of the Tanzawa range, with a summit view stretching from Fuji and the southern Alps to Yatsugatake and even Tokyo Tower.

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