Nagano(長野)

Mt. Torikabuto (2,038 m) in Akiyama-go, Nagano. Knife-edge ridges and chains earn it the name 'second Tanigawa-dake'; advanced (6–8 h loop). Public transport: Minami-Echigo Kanko Bus Akiyama-go line (near-daily) from Tsunan Station to the Yashiki stop, then a 15-min walk to the Yashiki trailhead. Few services — overnight in Akiyama-go recommended.

Mt. Saburyu (2,192 m), deep beyond the remote Akiyama-go (Nagano/Niigata). A fine peak of Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park with quiet, little-visited terrain. From Doronokidaira via a Hinokimata River ford and Warusa Peak, an advanced 12–14 h round trip. Seasonal bus only to Akiyama-go (Kiriake); overnight at Kiriake Onsen plus rental car/taxi to the trailhead. Route 405 closed in winter.

Mt. Gaki (2,647 m), a quiet little-known peak at the north end of the Northern Alps (Nagano). From Shinano-Omachi Station take a taxi to the Shirasawa trailhead and climb the chain-laden Shirasawa route on a two-day trip staying at the Gakidake hut.

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.