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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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Mt. Miyanoura 100 Famous Mountains
AdvancedModerateOvernightTrail time 12h 0722.57 km

The highest peak in Kyushu on UNESCO World Heritage Yakushima, condensing diverse vegetation zones and granite wonders into one climb.

Mount Katamuki 300 Famous Mountains
Plan aheadOvernightTrail time 8h 00

A sharp peak in the Sobo-Katamuki range with three rock towers and a relentless sequence of chains and ladders on the Bōzu Ridge.

Mt. Okue 200 Famous Mountains
Plan aheadOvernightTrail time 9h 00

The last great wilderness of Kyushu, dominated by the towering Wakutsuka granite towers whose sheer scale is breathtaking.

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