100 Famous Japanese Mountains

The 100 Famous Japanese Mountains (Nihon Hyakumeizan) are the 100 peaks chosen by mountaineer Kyuya Fukada in his 1964 essay collection of the same name, which won the Yomiuri Prize for Literature. Selected for their dignity, history and distinct character — and only from summits Fukada had climbed himself — they range from Mt. Rishiri in Hokkaidō to Mt. Miyanoura on Yakushima, and remain Japan's best-loved checklist for hikers who aim to complete all 100.

This page covers the 100 you can reach without a car (Mt. Fuji is split into two articles by trailhead). Most are reachable by bus from the nearest station, and those without a bus service can still be reached by shared taxi or taxi. Notable peaks include Hachimantai, Kirigamine, Mt. Adatara and Mt. Aino. Each guide lays out the route from the station to the trailhead, with bus and taxi timetables and fares verified against official schedules. From day hikes to overnight traverses, compare access and fitness on the map and list below to pick your next Hyakumeizan.