100 Famous Japanese Mountains Archives

Mt. Kujū (九重山)

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.

19.05.2026

Oita(大分)

Mt. Iwaki (岩木山)

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.

19.05.2026

Aomori(青森)

Mt. Makihata (巻機山)

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).

19.05.2026

Niigata(新潟)

Utsukushigahara (美ヶ原)

Utsukushigahara (Mt. Ōgatō 2,034 m, Nagano) is one of Japan's largest highland plateaus and a 100 Famous Mountain. From Matsumoto Station, the seasonal Shinshu Utsukushigahara Plateau Direct Bus (reserved) reaches Nature Conservation Center; Alpico Kotsu Bus serves Yamamoto-goya and Open-Air Art Museum. Summer-only. 360° panorama traverse approx. 3.5h.

19.05.2026

Nagano(長野)

Mt. Zaō (蔵王山)

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.

19.05.2026

Yamagata(山形)

Mt. Chōkai (鳥海山)

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.

19.05.2026

Yamagata(山形)

Hachimantai (八幡平)

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.

19.05.2026

Iwate(岩手)

Mt. Hakkōda (八甲田山)

Mt. Hakkōda (1,585 m at Ōdake, Aomori) is a famous Tōhoku volcano complex and one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. JR Bus Tōhoku 'Mizuumi-gō' (summer) / 'Hakkōda-gō' (winter) direct from Aomori Station. The Ropeway-aided traverse over Mt. Ōdake to Sukayu Onsen via Kenashitai wetland is one of Japan's finest 4.5-hour hikes.

19.05.2026

Aomori(青森)

Mt. Gassan (月山)

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.

19.05.2026

Yamagata(山形)

Mt. Kaimon (開聞岳)

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.

19.05.2026

Kagoshima(鹿児島)

Kirigamine (霧ヶ峰)

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.

19.05.2026

Nagano(長野)

Mt. Aso (阿蘇山)

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.

19.05.2026

Kumamoto(熊本)

Mt. Bandai (磐梯山)

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.

19.05.2026

Fukushima(福島)

Mt. Ishizuchi (石鎚山)

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.

19.05.2026

Ehime(愛媛)

Mt. Tsukuba (筑波山)

Mt. Tsukubasan (筑波山) is an 877m mountain in Ibaraki Prefecture. It is one of Japan’s most famous mountains and is known ...

18.05.2026

Ibaraki(茨城)

Mt. Ryōkami (両神山)

Mt. Ryokamisan (両神山) is a 1,723m mountain in Saitama Prefecture. It is one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains and is known ...

18.05.2026

Saitama(埼玉)

Mt. Nikko-Shirane-san (日光白根山)

Nikko Shiranesan (日光白根山) is a mountain with an elevation of 2,578m, located on the boundary between Nikko City in Tochig...

18.05.2026

Gunma(群馬)Tochigi(栃木)

Mt. Nasu (那須岳)

Mount Nasu-dake (那須岳) is located in Tochigi Prefecture and is a collective term for mountains like Chausu-dake, Asahi-da...

18.05.2026

Tochigi(栃木)

Mt. Nantai-san (男体山)

Mount Nantai (男体山 Nantai-san) is a 2,486m stratovolcano in Tochigi Prefecture, towering over the shores of Lake Chuzenji...

18.05.2026

Tochigi(栃木)

Mt. Kumotori-yama (雲取山)

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

18.05.2026

Kanagawa(神奈川)Saitama(埼玉)Tokyo(東京)

Mt. Kinpō (金峰山)

Mount Kinpu (金峰山 Kinpu-san/Kinpō-san) is a 2,599m peak straddling Yamanashi and Nagano Prefectures, one of Japan's 100 F...

18.05.2026

Nagano(長野)Yamanashi(山梨)

Mt. Ibuki-yama (伊吹山)

Mount Ibuki (伊吹山 Ibuki-yama) is the highest peak in Shiga Prefecture at 1,377m, straddling the border of Shiga and Gifu ...

18.05.2026

Shiga(滋賀)

Mt. Fuji – Yoshida Trail (富士山)

Mount Fuji (富士山 Fuji-san) is the highest peak in Japan at 3,776m and one of the country’s most iconic landmarks. This pa...

18.05.2026

Shizuoka(静岡)Yamanashi(山梨)

Mt. Daibosatsu (大菩薩嶺)

Mount Daibosatsu (大菩薩嶺 Daibosatsu-rei) is a 2,057m peak in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and one of Japan's 100 Famo...

18.05.2026

Yamanashi(山梨)

Mt. Adatara (安達太良山)

Mt. Adatara (安達太良山 Adatara-yama) is a mountain located in the central part of Fukushima Prefecture, with an elevation of...

18.05.2026

Fukushima(福島)

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...

17.05.2026

Nagano(長野)

Mt. Daisen (大山)

Mount Daisen (大山) is a 1,729-meter-high mountain located in Tottori Prefecture. It is known for having one of the larges...

17.05.2026

Tottori (鳥取)

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...

16.05.2026

Gunma(群馬)Nagano(長野)

Mt. Tanzawa (丹沢山)

Mount Tanzawa (丹沢山 Tanzawa-san) is a 1,567m peak in Kanagawa Prefecture, one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains. It is the ...

16.05.2026

Kanagawa(神奈川)

Mt. Akagi (赤城山)

Mt. Akagiyama (赤城山) is a 1,828m mountain in Gunma Prefecture. It is a famous volcano with a beautiful caldera lake (Onum...

15.05.2026

Gunma(群馬)