Hokkaido Mt. Shari
Mt. Shari (斜里岳, 1,547m) is an independent peak in eastern Hokkaido at the base of the Shiretoko Peninsula, also known by...
100 Famous Japanese Mountains
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Fukushima(福島) Mt. Hiuchi
Mt. Hiuchi (燧ヶ岳) is a 2,356m peak within Oze National Park, and the highest peak in the Tohoku region.Together with Mt. ...
Shizuoka(静岡) Mt. Hijiri
The operating schedule for the Mainichi Alpen-go and the shuttle bus varies by year. Check the latest dates and reservat...
Yamanashi(山梨) 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...
Tokushima(徳島) Mt. Tsurugi
Mt. Tsurugi (剣山) is a 1,955m peak in Tokushima Prefecture — the highest peak in the prefecture. One of the 100 Famous Ja...
Tottori (鳥取) Mt. Daisen
Mt. Daisen (大山) is a 1,729m peak in Tottori Prefecture. One of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, it is also called "Hok...
Gunma(群馬) Mt. Nikko-Shirane
Mt. Nikko-Shirane (日光白根山) is a 2,578m peak on the border of Nikko City in Tochigi Prefecture and Tone District in Gunma ...
Tochigi(栃木) Mt. Nasu (Chausu, Asahi, Sanbon-yari)
Mt. Nasu (那須岳) is the collective name for Mt. Chausu, Mt. Asahi, and Mt. Sanbon-yari in the northern part of Tochigi Pre...
Gunma(群馬) Mt. Tanigawa
Mt. Tanigawa (谷川岳) is a 1,977m peak on the border of Gunma and Niigata Prefectures. One of the 100 Famous Japanese Mount...
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...
Tokyo(東京) 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...
Tochigi(栃木) Mt. Nantai
Mt. Nantai (男体山) is a 2,486m peak in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture.From the shore of Lake Chuzenji, it climbs a steep 1...
Yamanashi(山梨) Mt. Daibosatsu
Mt. Daibosatsu (大菩薩嶺) is a 2,057m peak in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.The...
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...
Kanagawa(神奈川) Mt. Tanzawa
Mt. Tanzawa (丹沢山) is a 1,567m peak on the Tanzawa main ridge in the Tanzawa Mountains, and one of the 100 Famous Japanes...
Nagano(長野) Mt. Asama
Mt. Asama (浅間山) is a 2,568m active volcano located on the border of Nagano and Gunma Prefectures. One of the 100 Famous ...
Saitama(埼玉) Mt. Ryokami
Mt. Ryokami (両神山) is a 1,723m peak in Ogano Town, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture, and one of the 100 Famous Japan...
Ibaraki(茨城) Mt. Tsukuba
Mt. Tsukuba (筑波山) is an 877m peak located in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture.Although it is the lowest of the 100 Famou...
Shizuoka(静岡) Mt. Fuji – Yoshida Trailhead
Mt. Fuji (富士山) is a 3,776m peak straddling the border of Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures. It is Japan's highest mount...
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.
Hokkaido Mt. Akan
Mt. Akan (Meakan 1,499 m, Oakan 1,370 m, Akan-Fuji 1,476 m) is the Akan volcanic group in Akan-Mashu National Park, eastern Hokkaido, counted among the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan. Mt. Meakan summit is closed under volcanic alert Level 2 since 2025/9/15; this article covers the climbable Mt. Oakan (Takiguchi trailhead, ~6 h round trip) and lakeside Onneto walks, with full Akan Bus schedules from Kushiro Station and Kushiro Airport.
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.
Hokkaido Mt. Tomuraushi
Mt. Tomuraushi (2,141 m) is a remote peak in Daisetsuzan National Park called 'Japan's last frontier', counted among the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan. Even the Short course is ~12 hours / 18 km, an advanced★★★★★ outing; the 2009 hypothermia disaster (8 fatalities) makes weather judgment essential. Full coverage of summer-only Hokkaido Takushoku Bus from Shintoku Station, Tomuraushi Onsen Higashi-Daisetsu-so, and forest-road taxi access.
Niigata Mt. Hiragatake
Mt. Hiragatake (ひらがたけ, 2,141m) straddles the border of Uonuma City, Niigata and Minakami Town, Gunma in the Echigo-Sanza...
Hokkaido Mt. Yōtei
Mt. Yōtei (1,898 m) is an independent stratovolcano in southwestern Hokkaido known as Ezo-Fuji or Shiribeshi-yama, counted among the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan. Comprehensive guide covering all four routes (Hirafu, Makkari, Kyōgoku, Kimobetsu), the 9th-station emergency hut, bus timetables from Sapporo and Kutchan, and essential safety notes (no water sources, bear precautions).
Hokkaido 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.
Nagano(長野) Mt. Takatsuma
Mt. Takatsuma (2,353 m) is the highest peak of the Togakushi range on the Niigata-Nagano border, a 100 Famous Mountain in Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park. The 10-Buddha pilgrimage (Ichi-Fudō to Jū-Amida) marks the Togakushi Shugendō sacred route. Alpico Kotsu Togakushi-kogen Line from Nagano Station (10 runs/day, ¥1,500) to Togakushi Campground. No mountain huts, advanced 10 hours, campground pre-night recommended.
Tochigi(栃木) Mt. Sukaisan
Mt. Sukaisan (すかいさん, 2,144m) straddles the border of Nikko City (Ashio Town), Tochigi and Numata City, Gunma in Nikko Na...
Nagano(長野) 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)...
Nara(奈良) Mt. Ōmine
Mt. Ōmine (Sanjō-ga-take, 1,719 m) in Tenkawa, Nara is among the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan — the spiritual home of Shugendō, opened by En no Gyōja over 1,300 years ago. The summit hosts Ōminesan-ji Temple (open 3 May – 23 Sep, Important Cultural Property), the start of the UNESCO Ōmine Okugake-michi pilgrimage. Known for the women's-prohibition tradition (still in force). Access via Kintetsu Shimoichiguchi Station + Nara Kōtsū Dorogawa Line to Dorogawa Onsen, then 30 min on foot to Seijō Ōhashi trailhead.
Yamagata(山形) Mt. Oasahidake
Mt. Oasahidake (大朝日岳, 1,871 m), straddling Nishikawa, Oe and Oguni Towns in Yamagata Prefecture, is the principal peak o...
Niigata 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.
Niigata Mt. Myoko
Mt. Myoko (2,454 m, Echigo Fuji) is an active stratovolcano in Niigata's Joshinetsu-kogen National Park, principal peak of the Kubiki Sanzan, a 100 Famous Mountain of Japan. Three accesses: Hokuriku Shinkansen + Echigo Tokimeki + Keinan Bus to Tsubame Onsen (year round), Sasagamine (summer), or Akakura Sky Cable. The Mt. Hiuchi traverse from Sasagamine bags both peaks in one trip. Kōyaike Hut reservation required. Volcanic alert Level 1.
Iwate(岩手) Mt. Iwate
Mt. Iwate (2,038 m, Nanbu Fuji) is the iconic mountain of Iwate Prefecture, a 100 Famous Mountain of Japan. Volcanic alert raised to Level 2 on 2 Oct 2024; all 7 trails closed, but the eastern 4 trailheads (Mikamizaka, Umagaeshi, Yakehashiri, Kanboto) will reopen on 1 Jul 2026. Western trails remain closed. Full coverage of Morioka Station access, the 8th-station emergency hut, and Komakusa flower fields.
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.
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.
Iwate(岩手) 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.
Niigata Mt. Echigo-Komagatake
Mt. Echigo-Komagatake (2,003 m, Uonuma Komagatake) is the principal peak of the Echigo Sanzan in Niigata, Echigo Sanzan Tadami Quasi-National Park, 100 Famous Mountain of Japan. Intermediate ★★★ 9 hours via the Shiori-toge course; Koma-no-koya unstaffed emergency hut (cooperation fee ¥2,000) overnight recommended. Minami Echigo Kanko Bus from Koide Station only 1 run/day in summer; Ginzandaira or Koma-no-yu Onsen pre-night realistic. Famous for September-October 'taki-gumo' flowing clouds at dawn.
Niigata Mt. Amakazari
Mt. Amakazari (1,963 m) is a twin-peak mountain on the Niigata-Nagano border in Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park, a 100 Famous Mountain of Japan. Known for the 'Goddess's profile' silhouette and Sasadaira's autumn grass colours (late Sep-early Oct). Otari Village Bus from Minami-Otari Station 6 runs/day, Amakazari-so pre-night recommended, intermediate 7-hour popular course.