Shizuoka(静岡) Mt. Arakawa (荒川岳)
Mt. Arakawa (荒川岳) is a mountain massif in the Southern Japanese Alps. Its highest peak, Mt. Warusawa (悪沢岳/東岳, 3,141m), i...
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Shizuoka(静岡) Mt. Amagi (天城山)
Amagisan is a collective name for the mountain range running east-west through the center of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture. The highest peak is Banzaburodake at 1,405m. *Timetable last checked: [sc name=”updated_date”][/sc] Access to the Trailhead Going: Ito Sta. → Amagi Traverse Trailhead Return: Amagi Traverse Trailhead → Ito Sta. Map & Recommended Route 1. Going: Ito Sta. → Amagi Traverse Trailhead From JR Ito Station (Platform 2), take the Tokai Bus “Amagi Tokyu Resort Shuttle Bus” to Amagi Traverse Trailhead.Travel time: Approx. 55 min Bus Timetable: Ito Sta. → Amagi Traverse Trailhead Daily service (extra buses on select dates only) Ito Sta. (Dep.) Amagi Traverse Trailhead (Arr.) Notes […]
Shizuoka(静岡) Mt. Akaishi (赤石岳)
Mt. Akaishi (赤石岳 Akaishi-dake) is a 3,121-meter peak in the Southern Alps (Minami Alps), straddling the border of Shizuo...
Yamanashi(山梨) Mt. Aka (赤岳)
Akadake (2,899m) is the highest peak of the Yatsugatake Range, straddling Nagano and Yamanashi Prefectures. It is renown...
Nagano(長野) Mt. Asama (浅間山)
Mt. Asamayama (浅間山) is a 2,568m active volcano on the border of Nagano and Gunma Prefectures. Due to volcanic activity r...
Shizuoka(静岡) Mt. Kenashi (毛無山)
Mt. Kenashi (毛無山, 1964m) stands on the border of Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures and is the highest peak of the Tensh...
Yamanashi(山梨) Mt. Kayagatake (茅ヶ岳)
Mt. Kayagatake(かやがたけ) (茅ヶ岳) is a 1,704m mountain located on the border of Hokuto City and Kai City in Yamanashi Prefectu...
Gunma(群馬) Mt. Azuma-san (四阿山)
Mount Azuma (四阿山 Azuma-yama) stands at an altitude of 2,354 meters and is nestled on the border between Nagano and Gunma...
Yamanashi(山梨) Mt. Momokura (百蔵山)
Mt. Momokurayama (百蔵山) is a 1,003m mountain in Yamanashi Prefecture. It is located near Saruhashi Station on the JR Chuo...
Yamanashi(山梨) Mt. Ōgi (扇山)
Mt. Ougiyama is a 1,138m mountain located in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is one of the Shurei Fugaku Junikkei ...
Nagano(長野) Mt. Norikura (乗鞍岳)
Mt. Norikuradake (3,026m, Kengamine Peak) is a mountain straddling Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture and Takayama City, ...
Nagano(長野) Mt. Yake (焼岳)
Mt. Yakedake (2,444m, North Peak) is a mountain straddling Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture and Takayama City, Gifu Pre...
Yamanashi(山梨) Mt. Kaikomagatake (甲斐駒ヶ岳)
Mt. Kaikomagatake (2,967m) is located at the northern end of the Southern Alps, straddling Yamanashi and Nagano Prefectures. One of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.
Yamanashi(山梨) Mt. Senjōgatake (仙丈ヶ岳)
Mt. Senjogatake (3,033m) is a mountain straddling Minami-Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture and Ina City, Nagano Prefecture...
Shizuoka(静岡) Mt. Fuji – Gotenba & Subashiri Trails (富士山)
Mt. Fuji (富士山, Fujisan) stands at 3,776m on the border of Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures. It is Japan’s highest peak...
Gifu(岐阜) Mt. Hakusan (白山)
Mt. Hakusan is a 2,702m peak straddling Ishikawa and Gifu Prefectures, and one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains. Along wi...
Toyama(富山) Mt. Iōzen (医王山)
Mt. Iozen is a 939m mountain straddling Ishikawa and Toyama Prefectures. It is a collective name for a mountain massif i...
Nagano(長野) Mt. Jii (爺ヶ岳)
Mt. Jiigadake is a 2,670m peak in the Ushiro-Tateyama Range of the Northern Alps, straddling Toyama and Nagano Prefectur...
Toyama(富山) Kumonodaira (雲ノ平)
Kumonodaira (雲ノ平, approx. 2,600m) is a vast lava plateau deep in the heart of the Northern Alps (Kita Alps) in Toyama Pr...
Toyama(富山) Mt. Washibadake (鷲羽岳)
Mt. Washibadake is a 2,924m peak on the border of Toyama and Nagano Prefectures and one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains....
Nagano(長野) Mt. Utsugi (空木岳)
Mt. Utsugi(うつぎだけ) (空木岳) is a 2,864m mountain straddling Komagane City and Iijima Town in Nagano Prefecture, and is one o...
Toyama(富山) Mt. Suishodake (水晶岳)
Mt. Suishodake is a 2,986m peak located in Toyama Prefecture and one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains. Also known as Mt. ...
Toyama(富山) Mt. Kurobegoro-dake (黒部五郎岳)
Mt. Kurobegoro is a 2,840m peak on the border of Toyama and Gifu Prefectures and one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains. It...
Toyama(富山) Mt. Yakushidake (薬師岳)
Mt. Yakushidake is a 2,926m peak located in Toyama Prefecture and one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains. A sacred mountain...
Nagano(長野) Mt. Tateshina (蓼科山)
Mt. Tateshina(たてしなやま) (蓼科山) is a 2,531m mountain located at the northern end of the Yatsugatake(やつがたけ) Range.The summit ...
Shizuoka(静岡) Mt. Aino (間ノ岳)
Ainodake (3,189.5m) is a mountain in the northern part of the Southern Alps (Akaishi Mountains), straddling Shizuoka and Yamanashi Prefectures. It is the fourth highest peak in Japan. This page introduces bus access to Hirogawara, the gateway to the Southern Alps. For access from the same trailhead, see also Kitadake. *Timetable last checked: [sc name=”updated_date”][/sc] Access to the Trailhead Going: Kofu Sta. → Hirogawara Return: Hirogawara → Kofu Sta. 1. Going: Kofu Sta. → Hirogawara From JR Kofu Station South Exit bus stop, take the Yamanashi Kotsu Southern Alps Mountaineering Bus (Hirogawara Line) to Hirogawara.Travel time: Approx. 1 hour 55 minFare: 2,400 yen + 300 yen (user cooperation fee) Season: […]
Nagano(長野) Mt. Yarigatake (槍ヶ岳)
Mt. Yarigatake is a 3,180m peak located in the southern part of the Northern Alps in Nagano Prefecture. Its distinctive ...
Nagano(長野) Karasawa Cirque (涸沢カール)
Karasawa Cirque is a mountain destination located on the Nagano side of the Hotaka mountain range in the southern part o...
Toyama(富山) Mt. Tateyama (立山)
Tateyama is the main peak of the Tateyama mountain range in the northern part of the Northern Alps, and is a collective ...
Nagano(長野) Mt. Ogurasan (御座山)
Mt. Ogura (御座山, 2112m) is a mountain in the Minamisaku District of Nagano Prefecture. The rocky summit offers a panorami...
Yamanashi(山梨) Mt. Mitsutōge (三ツ峠山)
Mt. Mitsutoge(みつとうげやま) (三ツ峠山) is a 1,785m mountain located in Yamanashi Prefecture.The name refers collectively to three...
Yamanashi(山梨) Mt. Mishōtai (御正体山)
Mishotaisan is a mountain on the border of Tsuru City and Doshi Village in Yamanashi Prefecture,elevation 1,681m mountai...
Gunma(群馬) Mt. Azumaya (四阿山)
Mt. Azumaya(あずまやさん) (四阿山) is a 2,354m mountain located on the border of Ueda City in Nagano Prefecture and Tsumagoi Vill...
Yamanashi(山梨) Mt. Kentoku (乾徳山)
Mount Kentoku (乾徳山けんとくさん) is a 2,031m mountain in Yamanashi Prefecture. As you climb from the trailhead, the landscape t...