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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)

🗺️ Decide your next mountain

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8 results
Mt. Gassan 100 Famous Mountains
EasyPlan aheadDay tripTrail time 4h 307 km
Mount Maya 300 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadDay tripTrail time 5h 008 km
Mt. Chōkai 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerateOvernightTrail time 9h 0014 km
Mt. Iwaigame 300 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadDay tripTrail time 7h 0010 km
Mt. Kamuro 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadDay tripTrail time 7h 0010 km
Mt. Oasahidake 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadOvernightTrail time 12h 0018 km
Mt. Ito 200 Famous Mountains
AdvancedPlan aheadOvernightTrail time 14h 0022 km
Mt. Iide 100 Famous Mountains
AdvancedModerateOvernightTrail time 18h 0026 km

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