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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. Sobosan 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerPlan aheadDay tripTrail time 7h 00

The dominant peak of the Sobo-Katamuki range in Kyushu, mantled in primeval forest and Akebono azaleas with a superb summit view.

Mt. Aso 100 Famous Mountains
ModerateDay tripTrail time 3h 00

An active volcano with one of the world's largest calderas, offering dramatic views of the Nakadake crater and Kusasenri grassland.

Mt. Hikosan 200 Famous Mountains
EasyDay tripTrail time 4h 00

One of Japan's three Hikosan sacred peaks, a triple-summit mountain long used for Shugendo practice with spectacular autumn color.

Mt. Kaimon 100 Famous Mountains
ModerateDay tripTrail time 5h 00

The Satsuma Fuji rising sharply from the sea, whose spiral trail delivers views stretching to Sakurajima and Yakushima.

Mt. Takachihonomine 200 Famous Mountains
ModerateDay tripTrail time 3h 30

The sacred peak of the Divine Descent myth, a perfect cone topped by the reversed spear Ama-no-Sakahoko, speaking of ancient legend.

Mt. Yufu 200 Famous Mountains
ModerateDay tripTrail time 4h 00

The Bungo Fuji, a twin-peaked volcano looming above Yufuin Onsen, with sweeping views of the Yufuin Basin from the east summit.

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