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Japan’s Mountains by Train & Bus

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  • 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. Shaka 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerateDay tripTrail time 5h 009 km

A revered Shugendo mountain in the southern Ōmine range, graced by a bronze Shakyamuni statue, sweeping Ōmine views, and spring Shiroyashio.

Mt. Sukaisan 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadOvernightTrail time 10h 3012 km

One of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains and one of the most remote, reached by a long classic route from Kanmān-yama over the Nokogiri Ridge.

Mt. Arakai 300 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadDay tripTrail time 7h 0010 km

A wild peak on the Aizu watershed ridge, demanding repeated river crossings and steep climbing.

Mount Kesamaru 300 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadDay tripTrail time 7h 0012 km

An Ashio range peak famous for its Akayashio azalea colony that turns the slopes pink in May, with lingering traces of old mountain faith.

Mt. Taro 300 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerate🚃Tokyo 2h 30OvernightTrail time 8h 1615.51 km

An isolated peak that forms one of the Nikko Sanzan trio, with a majestic panorama over Senjōgahara wetland and Lake Chūzenji.

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