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Japan’s Mountains by Train & Bus

Find your next hike — no car needed. Trailhead access, down to the timetable.

  • 409 mountains
  • 126 100 Famous

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Good hikes for the current season, sorted by public-transport access.

ⓘ 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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17 results
Mt. Fukuchi 100 Mountains of Kyushu
EasyModerateDay tripTrail time 4h 205.57 km
Mt. Sobosan 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerPlan aheadDay tripTrail time 7h 00
Mt. Miyanoura 100 Famous Mountains
AdvancedModerateOvernightTrail time 12h 0722.57 km
Mt. Hikosan 200 Famous Mountains
EasyDay tripTrail time 4h 00
Mt. Ichifusa 200 Famous Mountains
Plan aheadDay tripTrail time 5h 30
Mt. Kaimon 100 Famous Mountains
ModerateDay tripTrail time 5h 00
Mt. Karakuni 100 First-order Triangulation Points
EasyDay tripTrail time 3h 00
Mount Katamuki 300 Famous Mountains
Plan aheadOvernightTrail time 8h 00
Mt. Okue 200 Famous Mountains
Plan aheadOvernightTrail time 9h 00
Mt. Osuzu 200 Famous Mountains
Plan aheadDay tripTrail time 5h 00
Mt. Sefuri 300 Famous Mountains
Moderate
Mount Taisen 300 Famous Mountains
Plan aheadDay tripTrail time 5h 30
Mt. Takachihonomine 200 Famous Mountains
ModerateDay tripTrail time 3h 30
Mt. Tara 300 Famous Mountains
Plan aheadDay tripTrail time 3h 30
Mt. Tsurumi 300 Famous Mountains
ModerateDay tripTrail time 3h 00
Mt. Waita 300 Famous Mountains
ModerateDay tripTrail time 3h 30
Mt. Yufu 200 Famous Mountains
ModerateDay tripTrail time 4h 00

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