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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. Gassan 100 Famous Mountains
EasyPlan aheadDay tripTrail time 4h 307 km

The main summit of the Dewa Sanzan, a sacred mountain crowned by Gassan Shrine, with vast alpine wetlands and wildflowers.

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. 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.

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