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...
100 Famous Japanese Mountains
100 Famous Japanese Mountains — we cover 101 of them, all reachable by public transport. Popular choices include Hachimantai, Kirigamine, Mt. Adatara and Mt. Aino. Each guide shows the route from the nearest station to the trailhead, with up-to-date bus timetables.
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Gifu(岐阜) Mt. Kasagatake
Mt. Kasagatake (かさがたけ, 2,898m) is in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, within Chubu Sangaku National Park, an independent ...
Oita(大分) Mt. Sobosan
Mt. Sobosan (そぼさん, 1,756m) straddles the borders of Bungo-Ono City / Taketa City (Oita), Takachiho Town (Miyazaki, Nishi...
Shizuoka(静岡) Mt. Tekaridake
Mt. Tekaridake (てかりだけ, 2,591m) straddles the border of Iida City (Nagano) and Aoi Ward of Shizuoka City (Shizuoka) in th...
Fukushima(福島) Mt. Adatara
Mt. Adatara (安達太良山) is a 1,700m peak in central Fukushima Prefecture, counted among the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.Th...
Shizuoka(静岡) Mt. Fuji – Gotemba & Subashiri Trailheads
Mt. Fuji (富士山) is a 3,776m peak straddling the border of Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures, both one of the 100 Famous ...
Fukushima(福島) Mt. Azuma
Mt. Azuma (Nishi-Azuma 2,035 m) is a volcanic group on the Yamagata-Fukushima border in Bandai-Asahi National Park, a 100 Famous Mountain of Japan. Highlights are the Goshiki-numa 'Witch's Eye' below the active Mt. Issaikyō (Level 1) and the Azuma-kofuji crater circuit. Three access routes: Fukushima Kotsu bus to Jōdo-daira (Apr–Nov), Tengendai Ropeway from Yonezawa, Grandeco Gondola from Inawashiro. Skyline winter-closed 11 Nov–late Apr.
Gifu(岐阜) Mt. Ena
Mt. Ena (2,191 m) straddles Nakatsugawa in Gifu and Achi in Nagano Prefecture at the southern end of the Central Alps, counted among the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan. Named after the legend that the placenta (ena) of Amaterasu-Ōmikami was buried here. The Hirogawara route is the most popular (beginner, 6 h 30 min round trip); the Misaka-tōge ridge route offers sweeping views; the Mae-miya route is accessible by Kita-Ena Kōtsū bus (2-day overnight, advanced). The Kuroizawa route remains closed since the 2020 floods.
Fukushima(福島) Mt. Aizu-Komagatake
Mt. Aizu-Komagatake (2,133 m) in Hinoemata Village, Fukushima Prefecture is in Oze National Park and is among the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan. Koma-no-Ōike pond and the sprawling 'Sky Paradise' alpine wetland that stretches to Mt. Chūmon on boardwalks are the highlights. Access via Tobu/Yagan/Aizu Railway to Aizu-Tajima Station, then Aizu Bus (1 May – 31 Oct) to Komagatake-Tozanguchi. Overnight at Koma-no-Koya (25 Apr – 31 Oct, fully reservation-based) recommended.
Hokkaido Mt. Rausu
Mt. Rausu (羅臼岳) is one of the main peaks of the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido (1,661m). In the midst of land designate...
Gifu(岐阜) Mt. Haku
Mt. Hakusan (2,702 m), straddling Ishikawa and Gifu Prefectures, is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains and, togeth...
Gunma(群馬) Mt. Akagi
Mt. Akagi (赤城山) is a 1,828m peak in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture. One of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, it is a s...
Nagano(長野) Mt. Jonen-dake
Mt. Jōnen (Jōnendake, 常念岳, 2,857 m) lies in the Jōnen Range of the southern Northern Alps. One of the 100 Famous Mountai...
Nagano(長野) Mt. Tateshina
Mt. Tateshina (Tateshinayama, 蓼科山, 2,531 m) sits at the northern end of the Yatsugatake Range. One of the 100 Famous Mou...
Shizuoka(静岡) Mt. Arakawa
Mt. Arakawa (荒川岳) is a collective name for three peaks in the central Southern Alps: Maedake, Nakadake, and Warusawadake...
Shizuoka(静岡) Mt. Akaishi
The operating schedules of the Mainichi Alpen-go and shuttle buses vary by fiscal year. Please check the official websit...
Gunma(群馬) Mt. Azumaya
Mt. Azumaya (四阿山) is a 2,354m peak located on the border of Ueda City in Nagano Prefecture and Tsumagoi Village in Gunma...
Nara(奈良) Mt. Odaigahara
Mt. Odaigahara (大台ケ原) is a 1,695m peak on the border of Nara and Mie Prefectures. One of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountai...
Gunma(群馬) Mt. Shibutsu
Mt. Shibutsu (至仏山) is a 2,228.1m peak in Oze National Park in the northeastern part of Gunma Prefecture.A representative...
Toyama(富山) Mt. Tate
Mt. Tate (立山) is the main peak of the Tateyama Range in the northern Northern Alps, and is the collective name for three...
Nagano(長野) Mt. Shirouma
Mt. Shirouma (白馬岳) is a 2,932m peak in the Ushiro-Tateyama Range in the northern Northern Alps, one of the 100 Famous Ja...
Nagano(長野) Mt. Yari-ga-take
Mt. Yari-ga-take (槍ヶ岳) is a 3,180m peak in the southern Northern Alps in Nagano Prefecture.As its name suggests, the dis...
Gunma(群馬) Mt. Hotaka
Mt. Hotaka (武尊山) is a 2,158m peak in the northern Gunma Prefecture. One of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, also calle...
Shizuoka(静岡) Mt. Aino
Ainodake (3,189.5m) is a mountain in the northern part of the Southern Alps (Akaishi Mountains), straddling Shizuoka and Yamanashi Prefectures. It is the fourth highest peak in Japan. This page introduces bus access to Hirogawara, the gateway to the Southern Alps. For access from the same trailhead, see also Kitadake. *Timetable last checked: [sc name=”updated_date”][/sc] Access to the Trailhead Going: Kofu Sta. → Hirogawara Return: Hirogawara → Kofu Sta. 1. Going: Kofu Sta. → Hirogawara From JR Kofu Station South Exit bus stop, take the Yamanashi Kotsu Southern Alps Mountaineering Bus (Hirogawara Line) to Hirogawara.Travel time: Approx. 1 hour 55 minFare: 2,400 yen + 300 yen (user cooperation fee) Season: […]
Shizuoka(静岡) Mt. Shiomi
The Torikura Line is seasonal, summer only. Verify the latest operating dates on the Ina Bus official site.Mt. Shiomi (塩...
Yamanashi(山梨) Mt. Aka
Mt. Aka (赤岳) is the main peak of the Yatsugatake Range (elevation 2,899m) straddling Nagano and Yamanashi Prefectures. W...
Shizuoka(静岡) Mt. Amagi
Amagisan is a collective name for the mountain range running east-west through the center of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture. The highest peak is Banzaburodake at 1,405m. *Timetable last checked: [sc name=”updated_date”][/sc] Access to the Trailhead Going: Ito Sta. → Amagi Traverse Trailhead Return: Amagi Traverse Trailhead → Ito Sta. Map & Recommended Route 1. Going: Ito Sta. → Amagi Traverse Trailhead From JR Ito Station (Platform 2), take the Tokai Bus “Amagi Tokyu Resort Shuttle Bus” to Amagi Traverse Trailhead.Travel time: Approx. 55 min Bus Timetable: Ito Sta. → Amagi Traverse Trailhead Daily service (extra buses on select dates only) Ito Sta. (Dep.) Amagi Traverse Trailhead (Arr.) Notes […]
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...
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 ...
Toyama(富山) Mt. Yakushi
Mt. Yakushi (Yakushidake, 薬師岳, 2,926 m) straddles the Toyama–Nagano prefectural border. One of the 100 Famous Mountains ...
Toyama(富山) Mt. Kurobegoro
Mt. Kurobegorō (Kurobegorōdake, 黒部五郎岳, 2,840 m) straddles the Toyama–Gifu prefectural border. One of the 100 Famous Moun...
Toyama(富山) Mt. Suisho
Mt. Suishō (Suishōdake, 水晶岳, 2,986 m) straddles the 北アルプス prefectural border. One of the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan, ...
Toyama(富山) Mt. Washiba
Mt. Washiba (Washibadake, 鷲羽岳, 2,924 m) straddles the Toyama–Nagano prefectural border. One of the 100 Famous Mountains ...
Nagano(長野) Mt. Utsugi
Mt. Utsugi (空木岳) is a 2,864m peak straddling Komagane City and Iijima Town in Nagano Prefecture, one of the 100 Famous J...
Toyama(富山) Mt. Goryu
Mt. Goryu (五竜岳) is a 2,814m famous peak connected to the main peak group of the Ushiroya-tateyama Range in the Northern ...
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. Hotaka
Mt. Hotaka (穂高岳) is the collective name for the Hotaka Range, with Mt. Okuhotaka (3,190m) as the chief peak, including r...
Fukui Mt. Arashima
Mt. Arashima (荒島岳, 1,524m) is an independent peak rising in Ono City, Fukui Prefecture. Its well-balanced form earned it...
Hokkaido Mt. Rishiri
Mt. Rishiri (利尻山) is a 1,721m independent volcanic peak rising from Rishiri Island in Hokkaido. Its elegant cone, floati...