Mt. Kurohime (2,053 m), the 'Shinano Fuji' among the Five Peaks of Northern Shinshu (Nagano). From Kurohime Station take a taxi to the Ohashi trailhead and climb via Furuike as a day trip — with public-transport access and a sightseeing taxi subsidy.

Mt. Ariake (2,268 m), the 'Shinano Fuji' symbol of Azumino (Nagano). From Hotaka Station take the Nakabusa Line bus to Ariakeso and climb the chain-laden Urasando route as a day trip — with public-transport access and the 2026 bus timetable.

Mt. Kasumizawa (2,646 m), a viewpoint above Kamikochi in the southern Northern Alps (Nagano). Reach Kamikochi by Alpico train and bus from Matsumoto, then climb via Tokugo Pass — a fit-hiker two-day trip staying at the Tokugo-toge hut.

Mt. Kyogatake (2,296 m), a Japan-200 peak at the north end of the Central Alps. Reach the Habiro (Chusenji) trailhead by Ina Bus from Ina-shi Station — a long, fit-hiker forest course of about 8 hours round trip.