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Japan’s Mountains by Train & Bus

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

  • 410 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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12 results
Mt. Shaka 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerateDay tripTrail time 5h 009 km
Mt. Taishaku 200 Famous Mountains
BeginnerPlan aheadDay tripTrail time 3h 305 km
Mt. Kogashi 100 Mountains of Kanto
BeginnerModerate🚃Tokyo 1h 43Day tripTrail time 3h 307 km
Mt. Sukaisan 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadOvernightTrail time 10h 3012 km
Mt. Arakai 300 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadDay tripTrail time 7h 0010 km
Mount Kesamaru 300 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadDay tripTrail time 7h 0012 km
Mt. Nantai 100 Famous Mountains
BeginnerEasyDay tripTrail time 6h 487.9 km
Mt. Nyoho 200 Famous Mountains
AdvancedModerateOvernightTrail time 10h 0016 km
Mt. Taro 300 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerate🚃Tokyo 2h 30OvernightTrail time 8h 1615.51 km
Mt. Chausu 300 Famous Mountains
ModerateOvernightTrail time 20h 00
Mt. Kinunuma 100 Mountains of Gunma
Moderate🚃Tokyo 3h 04Day tripTrail time 7h 40
Mt. Teruishi 100 Mountains of Tochigi
Moderate

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