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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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Mount Maya 300 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadDay tripTrail time 5h 008 km

A Tohoku peak traversing the rocky ridges and Buna forests of the朝日Range, with a summit view of Gassan, Chōkaisan, and Sado Island.

Mt. Chōkai 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerateOvernightTrail time 9h 0014 km

A graceful isolated peak called the Dewa Fuji, home to over 330 alpine plant species including several found nowhere else.

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

Known as the Tohoku Matterhorn for its knife-edge triangular silhouette, this peak pairs a dramatic profile with outstanding summit views.

Mt. Kamuro 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadDay tripTrail time 7h 0010 km

A Tohoku peak of needle-sharp rock ridges and abundant alpine flora, known as the Alps of Michinoku.

Mt. Oasahidake 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediatePlan aheadOvernightTrail time 12h 0018 km

The highest peak of the Asahi range, Tohoku's finest mountain for its massed Himesayuri ridge colonies and views of Gassan and Chōkaisan.

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