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Yamanashi(山梨)

Mt. Mizugaki

Mt. Mizugaki (瑞牆山) is a 2,230m peak in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. One of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, char...
Nagano(長野)

Mt. Mitsumata-Renge

Mt. Mitsumata-Renge (三俣蓮華岳) is a 2,841m peak at the tri-prefectural border of Toyama, Nagano, and Gifu Prefectures. The ...
Tokyo(東京)

Mt. Mitake

Mt. Mitakesan (御岳山) is a 929m mountain in Ome City, Tokyo. It has long been a site of mountain worship, with Musashi Mit...
Yamanashi(山梨)

Mt. Mitsutoge

Mt. Mitsutoge (三ツ峠山) is a 1,785m peak located in Yamanashi Prefecture.It is the collective name for three summits — Kaiu...
Yamanashi(山梨)

Mt. Mishotai

Mt. Mishotai (御正体山) is a 1,681m peak on the border of Tsuru City and Doshi Village in Yamanashi Prefecture — the highest...
Niigata

Mt. Makihata

Mt. Makihata (1,967m) is one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains on the Niigata-Gunma border, famed for its vast alpine wetland and tarn-dotted summit ridge. The Ido-One ridge route from Sakurazaka Parking is ~7h 45min round trip. After April 2026 local-bus abolition, weekday-only AI on-demand 'MOSS' and taxi remain (no weekend bus).
Gunma(群馬)

Mt. Kusatsu-Shirane

Mt. Kusatsu-Shirane (Yugama 2,160 m / Mt. Moto-Shirane 2,171 m) is an active volcano on the Gunma–Nagano border, listed among the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan. The Mt. Moto-Shirane summit trail has been fully closed since the January 2018 eruption (1 killed, 11 injured) and remains closed as of May 2026. This article documents the current status and presents climbable alternatives — Mt. Yokote (2,307 m) and Yoshigadaira Wetland. Yugama is at alert Level 1, but its 500 m crater radius remains off-limits.
Nara(奈良)

Mt. Kuroso

Mt. Kuroso (倶留尊山) is a 1,037m peak on the border of Nara and Mie Prefectures.It is counted among the 300 Famous Japanese...
Gunma(群馬)

Mt. Kurofu

Mt. Kurofu (黒斑山) is the highest peak of the first outer-rim of Mt. Asama, straddling the border of Gunma and Nagano Pref...
Yamanashi(山梨)

Mt. Kuratakeyama

Mt. Kuratakeyama (くらたけやま, 990m) on the Otsuki / Uenohara City border, Yamanashi, is the 9th-rank peak of the Shurei Fuga...
Kanagawa(神奈川)

Mt. Kumotori-yama

Mount Kumotori (雲取山 Kumotori-yama) is the highest peak in Tokyo at 2,017m, located at the junction of Tokyo, Saitama, an...
Yamanashi(山梨)

Mt. Kukiyama

Mt. Kukiyama (くきやま, 970m) on the Otsuki / Tsuru City border, Yamanashi, is the 10th-rank peak of the Shurei Fugaku Twelv...
Oita(大分)

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.
Nara(奈良)

Mt. Kongo

Mt. Kongo (金剛山) is a 1,125m peak located on the border of Osaka and Nara Prefectures.Containing the highest point in Osa...
Yamanashi(山梨)

Mt. Kokushi-ga-take

Mt. Kokushi-ga-take (国師ヶ岳) is a 2,592m peak rising on the main ridge of the Oku-Chichibu range, on the border of Yamanas...
Tochigi(栃木)

Mt. Kogashi

Mt. Kogashi (古賀志山) is a 583m peak in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture.A satoyama beloved by Utsunomiya residents, wit...
Yamanashi(山梨)

Mt. Koganesawayama

Mt. Koganesawayama (こがねさわやま, 2,014m) on the Koshu / Otsuki City border, Yamanashi, is the 2nd-rank peak of the Shurei Fu...
Saitama(埼玉)

Mt. Kobushigatake

Mt. Kobushigatake (甲武信ヶ岳) is a 2,475m peak at the border of Yamanashi, Saitama, and Nagano Prefectures. One of the 100 F...
Nagano(長野)

Mt. Kita-Yoko

Mt. Kita-Yoko (北横岳) is a 2,480m peak rising in the northern Yatsugatake Range (North Yatsugatake). A twin-peaked mountai...
Yamanashi(山梨)

Mt. Kita

Mt. Kita (北岳) is a 3,193m peak in Minami-Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture. After Mt. Fuji, it is the second-highest peak ...
Nagano(長野)

Mt. Kisokoma-ga-take

Mt. Kisokoma-ga-take (木曽駒ヶ岳) is a 2,956m peak rising in Nagano Prefecture — the highest peak of the Central Alps.The Sen...
Kagoshima(鹿児島)

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.
Nagano(長野)

Kirigamine

Kirigamine (Mt. Kuruma 1,925 m, Nagano) is one of Japan's most family-friendly hyakumeizan. Alpico Kotsu Kirigamine Line (May 2 – Oct 25, 2026, verified official PDF) directly connects Kami-Suwa Station to Kurumayama-kata, Yashima Marsh, and Kurumayama Highland trailheads. Day-lily blooms and grass-autumn colours on an easy 3-hour loop.
Tochigi(栃木)

Mt. Kinunuma

Mt. Kinunuma (鬼怒沼山) is a 2,141m peak in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture.Kinunuma, spread to the north of the summit, is a...
Yamanashi(山梨)

Mt. Kinpu

Mt. Kinpu (金峰山) is a 2,599m peak on the border of Yamanashi and Nagano Prefectures. One of the 100 Famous Japanese Mount...
Yamanashi(山梨)

Mt. Kentoku

Mt. Kentoku (乾徳山) is a 2,031m peak in Yamanashi Prefecture. From the trailhead, as elevation rises, the scenery changes ...
Osaka(大阪)

Mt. Kenbi

Mt. Kenbi (剣尾山) is a 784m independent peak rising in Nose Town in the northernmost part of Osaka Prefecture, one of the ...
Shizuoka(静岡)

Mt. Kenashi

Mt. Kenashi (毛無山) is a 1,964m peak on the border of Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures, the highest peak of the Tenshi m...
Nagano(長野)

Mt. Kashimayari

Mt. Kashimayari (鹿島槍ヶ岳) is a 2,889m famous peak in the Ushiroya-tateyama Range straddling Toyama and Nagano Prefectures....
Nagano(長野)

Mt. Karamatsu

Mt. Karamatsu (唐松岳) is a 2,696m famous peak in the Ushiro-Tateyama Range of the Northern Alps. Popular for the superb ri...
Kagoshima(鹿児島)

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.
Nagano(長野)

Mt. Kaikomagatake

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.
Tokyo(東京)

Mt. Kagenobu

Mt. Kagenobu (景信山) is a 727m peak on the border of Hachioji City in Tokyo and Sagamihara City in Kanagawa Prefecture. Lo...
Nagano(長野)

Mt. Jii-ga-take

Mt. Jii-ga-take (爺ヶ岳) is a 2,670m peak straddling Toyama and Nagano Prefectures in the Ushiro-Tateyama Range of the Nort...
Osaka(大阪)

Mt. Iwawaki

Mt. Iwawaki (岩湧山) is an 897m peak in Kawachi-Nagano City, Osaka Prefecture.One of the New 100 Famous Japanese Mountains,...
Aomori(青森)

Mt. Iwaki

Mt. Iwaki (1,625m), known as Tsugaru Fuji, is a Top 100 Mountain in Aomori. From Hirosaki Bus Terminal, year-round Konan Bus reaches Dake Onsen-mae (¥500 capped). April 23 – October 31, the Skyline Shuttle takes you to the 8th station (¥1,200, 30 min) for a 2-hour summit hike via lift. Dake Course ~4h. Yayoi Course closed since Sept 2025.
Nagano(長野)

Mt. Io

Mt. Io (硫黄岳) is a 2,760m peak located near the center of the Yatsugatake Range. The large-scale cliff terrain spreading ...
Fukushima(福島)

Mt. Iide

Mt. Iide (2,105 m) is the principal peak of the Iide range straddling Yamagata, Fukushima and Niigata — the 'Tōhoku Alps' and a 100 Famous Mountain of Japan. Advanced ★★★★★, standard 2 nights 3 days. Full coverage of summer-only Aizu Bus to Kawaire, the Osawa course, Kiriawase Hut (1 Jul–29 Sep, advance booking) plus Honzan and Onishi huts, the Goshokujo chain section, residual snow, limited water sources and bear precautions.
Shiga(滋賀)

Mt. Ibuki

Mt. Ibuki (伊吹山) is a 1,377m peak straddling Shiga and Gifu Prefectures, the highest peak in Shiga Prefecture. One of the...