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Japan’s Mountains by Train & Bus

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

  • 411 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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18 results
Mt. Odaigahara 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerPlan aheadDay tripTrail time 3h 067.35 km
Mt. Shaka 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerateDay tripTrail time 5h 009 km
Mt. Zaō 100 Famous Mountains
EasyModerateDay tripTrail time 4h 008 km
Mt. Adatara 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 3h 338.28 km
Mt. Akita-Komagatake 200 Famous Mountains
BeginnerEasyDay tripTrail time 3h 227.27 km
Mt. Amagi 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerEasy🚃Tokyo 2h 32Day tripTrail time 4h 178.17 km
Mt. Arafune 200 Famous Mountains
BeginnerPlan aheadDay tripTrail time 4h 308 km
Mt. Atago 300 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 4h 009.5 km
Mt. Bandai 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 5h 308 km
Mt. Buna-ga-take 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediateEasyDay tripTrail time 5h 3010.5 km
Mt. Gassan 100 Famous Mountains
EasyPlan aheadDay tripTrail time 4h 307 km
Mt. Hakkōda 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 4h 309 km
Mt. Issaikyō 300 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadDay tripTrail time 4h 007 km
Mt. Iwawaki 100 Mountains of Kansai
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 5h 0710.91 km
Mt. Kisokoma-ga-take 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 2h 423.64 km
Mt. Kurikoma 200 Famous Mountains
BeginnerModerateDay tripTrail time 4h 008 km
Mt. Norikura 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerEasyDay tripTrail time 3h 005 km
Mt. Sobosan 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerPlan aheadDay tripTrail time 7h 00

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