100 Famous Flower Mountains

Mt. Tokachi

Mt. Tokachi (2,077 m) is the principal peak of the Tokachi range in central Hokkaido, an active volcano with continuous fumarolic plumes, counted among the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan. Full guide to the Bogakudai course (Biei side) and Tokachidake Onsen course (Ryōunkaku) with Kamifurano Town Bus schedules and essential safety notes (volcanic alert, evacuation shelter, hydrogen-sulphide gas, no water sources). Famous for Japan's earliest autumn colours in mid- to late September.

30.05.2026

Hokkaido

Mt. Ontakesan

Mt. Ontakesan (おんたけさん, 3,067m) is an independent peak straddling Otaki Village / Kiso Town (Nagano) and Gero City (Gifu)...

30.05.2026

Nagano(長野)

Mt. Naeba

Mt. Naeba (2,145 m), straddling Niigata-Nagano in Joshinetsu-kogen National Park, is a 100 Famous Mountain of Japan known for Japan's largest high-altitude wetland (~4 km², ~800 tarns). The 'Sky Garden' summit has skunk cabbage, yellow daylily and autumn grass colours. Taxi (~¥4,000) from Echigo-Yuzawa Station to Haraigawa trailhead, via Wada-goya (5th station, kenchin udon), intermediate 7 hours, summit-hut overnight recommended.

30.05.2026

Niigata

Mt. Hiuchi

Mt. Hiuchi (2,462 m) is the highest peak of the Kubiki massif in Niigata's Joshinetsu-kogen National Park, a 100 Famous Mountain of Japan. Highlights: Tengu-no-niwa high-altitude wetland, Hakusan-kozakura flower fields, the only rock-ptarmigan habitat outside the Japanese Alps. Sasagamine direct bus from Myoko-kogen (summer 7/12-10/26), Kōyaike Hut reservation required (☎0255-78-7588), 2-peak traverse with Mt. Myoko popular, intermediate 9-10 hours.

30.05.2026

Niigata

Mt. Hayachine

Mt. Hayachine (1,917 m), the highest peak in Iwate's Kitakami mountains, a 100 Famous Mountain of Japan and 100 Famous Flower Mountains peak. Famous for the endemic Hayachine-usuyukisō (late July). The Kawaranobō course remains closed after the May 2016 landslide; only the Odagoe course is open. Iwate Kenkō Bus from Shin-Hanamaki Station, shuttle on car-restriction days (weekends/holidays 14 Jun–2 Aug), serpentinite slippery in rain.

30.05.2026

Iwate(岩手)

Mt. Zaō

Mt. Zaō (Mt. Kumano 1,841 m, Yamagata/Miyagi) is an active volcano famous for the Okama crater lake and winter Juhyō snow monsters, one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. Yamakō Bus Z90 from Yamagata Station to Zaō Onsen (45 min, hourly), then Zaō Ropeway to Jizō Sancho Station. Mt. Kumano round-trip approx. 3 hours. Summer Z91 direct service to Karita Sanchō just below Okama.

29.05.2026

Yamagata(山形)

Mt. Ishizuchi

Mt. Ishizuchi (Tengu-dake 1,982 m, Ehime) is the highest peak in western Japan and a 100 Famous Mountain. Setouchi Bus Nishi-no-kawa Line (4 trips/day, verified) from JR Iyo-Saijo Station to Ropeway-mae, then Ishizuchi Climbing Ropeway to Jōju Station (1,300m). Omote-Sandō trail with famous chain sections, 7h round-trip.

29.05.2026

Ehime(愛媛)

Hachimantai

Hachimantai (1,613 m, Iwate) is the most beginner-friendly hyakumeizan. Direct seasonal bus from JR Morioka Station via Iwate Kenpoku Bus 'Hachimantai Nature Stroll Bus' (effective April 1, 2026). Access guide with verified timetable for the Dragon Eye phenomenon and highland wetland walks.

29.05.2026

Iwate(岩手)

Mt. Gassan

Mt. Gassan (1,984 m, Yamagata) is the principal peak of Dewa Sanzan and one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. Access guide with verified 2026 timetables for Shonai Kotsu bus from Tsuruoka Station to Gassan Hachigome, and Yamako Bus + Nishikawa Town Bus connection from Yamagata Station to Ubasawa.

29.05.2026

Yamagata(山形)

Mt. Daisetsuzan / Asahi-dake

Daisetsuzan (Asahi-dake 2,291 m, Hokkaido's highest) is a vast volcanic group in central Hokkaido known as Kamuy Mintar, the 'Garden of the Gods', a 100 Famous Mountain of Japan. Full guide covering Asahidake and Kurodake ropeways, Ide-yu Bus / Dohoku Bus schedules, 2026 hut operation, the toxic-gas Ohachi-daira crater and Japan's earliest autumn colours.

29.05.2026

Hokkaido

Mt. Senjōgatake

Mt. Senjogatake (3,033m) is a mountain straddling Minami-Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture and Ina City, Nagano Prefecture...

28.05.2026

Nagano(長野)Yamanashi(山梨)

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...

28.05.2026

Tokyo(東京)

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).

28.05.2026

Niigata

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.

28.05.2026

Oita(大分)

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.

28.05.2026

Nagano(長野)

Mt. Chōkai

Mt. Chōkai (2,236 m, Yamagata/Akita border) is one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains, often called 'Dewa Fuji'. Access guide with timetables for the Chōkai Blue Liner from Kisakata Station and the shared taxi from Sakata Station.

28.05.2026

Yamagata(山形)

Mt. Bandai

Mt. Bandai (1,816 m, Fukushima) — known as 'Aizu Fuji', this active volcano is one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. From JR Inawashiro Station: taxi to the popular Happōdai trailhead, or Aizu Bus (April 1, 2026 schedule verified) to Bandai-san Funka Kinenkan-mae for Kawakami trailhead. 4-hour round-trip via Happōdai trail; Goshikinuma (5 colour ponds) created by the 1888 eruption.

28.05.2026

Fukushima(福島)