Kyushu(九州)

Kyushu(九州) has 11 mountains you can reach using only public transport — trains and buses. 6 of them are among Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. Popular choices include Mt. Aso, Mt. Kaimon, Mt. Kirishima and Mt. Kujū. Each guide shows the route from the nearest station to the trailhead, with up-to-date bus timetables.

Browse by prefecture: Kagoshima(鹿児島) (3), Oita(大分) (2), Fukuoka (1) and Kumamoto(熊本) (1)

Mountains in Kyushu(九州) — Map

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福智山 100 Mountains of Kyushu

EasyModerateDay tripTrail time 3h 425.57 km

祖母山 100 Famous Mountains

BeginnerPlan aheadDay tripTrail time 7h 00

宮之浦岳 100 Famous Mountains

AdvancedModerateOvernightTrail time 10h 2322.57 km

阿蘇山 100 Famous Mountains

ModerateDay tripTrail time 3h 00

英彦山 200 Famous Mountains

EasyDay tripTrail time 4h 00

開聞岳 100 Famous Mountains

ModerateDay tripTrail time 5h 00

霧島山 100 Famous Mountains

EasyDay tripTrail time 3h 30

九重山 100 Famous Mountains

ModerateDay tripTrail time 5h 30

高千穂峰 200 Famous Mountains

ModerateDay tripTrail time 3h 30

雲仙岳 200 Famous Mountains

Plan aheadDay tripTrail time 4h 00

由布岳 200 Famous Mountains

ModerateDay tripTrail time 4h 00

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Mt. Osuzu

Mt. Osuzu (1,405 m), a Japan-200 peak in Miyazaki known for a group of over 30 waterfalls (Japan's first Place of Scenic Beauty). Reach the Osuzu Campground trailhead by taxi from Tsuno Station — an intermediate 7-hour loop past Yatogi Falls.

Miyazaki(宮崎)

Mt. Takachihonomine

Mt. Takachiho-no-mine (1,574m), the mythic cone of the Kirishima range. Reach Takachihogawara by bus from JR Kirishima-Jingū Station — connection timetable and volcano notes.

Kagoshima(鹿児島)

Mt. Hikosan

Mt. Hikosan (1,199m), a sacred Shugendō peak on the Fukuoka–Ōita border. Reach the Kane-no-torii by Soeda town bus from BRT Hikosan Station — timetable and route guide.

Mt. Unzen

An active volcano on the Shimabara Peninsula, one of the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains. The highest point, Heisei-shinzan, is off-limits; hikers aim for Fugendake (1,359m). Shimatetsu Bus from Isahaya to Unzen Onsen, then the ropeway from Nita-toge.

Nagasaki(長崎)

Mt. Yufu

Oita's iconic 'Bungo Fuji,' one of the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains and 100 Famous Kyushu Mountains. Direct Kamenoi Bus access to the trailhead from Beppu and Yufuin stations, with the latest trail restrictions and weekday/weekend bus timetables.

Mt. Fukuchi

Mt. Fukuchi (福智山) is a 901m peak located in Fukuoka Prefecture. As the highest peak in the Kitakyushu area, it is counte...

Mt. Kirishima

Mt. Kirishima is a volcanic group on the Kagoshima–Miyazaki prefectural border, including the highest peak Karakuni-dake (1,700 m) and the mythological Takachiho-no-mine (1,574 m). The Scenic Loop Bus connects the main trailheads at Ebino Kogen and Takachihogawara. Shinmoedake remains at volcanic alert level 2.

Kagoshima(鹿児島)

Mt. Sobosan

Mt. Sobosan (そぼさん, 1,756m) straddles the borders of Bungo-Ono City / Taketa City (Oita), Takachiho Town (Miyazaki, Nishi...

Mt. Miyanoura

Mt. Miyanoura is a 1,936m peak located in the central part of Yakushima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture. The entire island ...

Kagoshima(鹿児島)

Mt. Kujū

Mt. Kujū (Nakadake 1,791 m, Oita) is the highest peak in Kyushu mainland, a hyakumeizan volcanic massif. Kyushu Yokodan Bus (Oct 1, 2025 PDF verified) directly serves Makinoto Pass & Chōjabaru from Kumamoto/Aso/Yufuin/Beppu. Day-trip Kujū-san (5h30m) or 2-day traverse via Nakadake + Hokkein Onsen Hut + Bōgatsuru. Famous for Miyama-kirishima azaleas (June) & autumn colours.

Mt. Kaimon

Mt. Kaimon (924 m, Kagoshima) — the 'Satsuma Fuji' is the southernmost and lowest of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. JR Kaimon Station is a 20-min walk from the trailhead; the iconic spiral trail leads to the summit in about 5 hours round-trip. Rail-only public transport access.

Kagoshima(鹿児島)

Mt. Aso

Mt. Aso (Mt. Takadake 1,592 m, Kumamoto) — one of the world's largest active volcano calderas and a hyakumeizan. Kyushu Sanko Bus Aso Tozan Line (revised May 11, 2026, fully verified) from JR Aso Station to Kusasenri and Aso Mountain Top Terminal. Alert level 1 since July 2025, but Nakadake crater area remains restricted — confirm before visiting.

Kumamoto(熊本)