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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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Plan aheadDay tripTrail time 6h 00

A quiet viewpoint at the western end of the Ishizuchi range, with views of Ishizuchi and the Seto Inland Sea from its grassy summit.

Mount Sasayama 300 Famous Mountains
Plan aheadDay tripTrail time 3h 00

A sacred mountain enshrining the Sasayama Shrine, celebrated for spring Akebono azaleas and views over the Uwa Sea and the Pacific.

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