100 Famous Tochigi Mountains

The Tochigi 100 Famous Mountains were selected by the Shimotsuke Shimbun in 2004 to mark the newspaper's 120th anniversary. The list celebrates the peaks most beloved by Tochigi residents, centered on the mountains of Nikkō, Nasu, and Ashio.

This page covers the 12 peaks on the list that can be reached without a private car. Most trailheads are served by bus from the nearest train station; for those that aren't, a shared taxi or regular taxi will get you there. Featured peaks include Mt. Nantai, Mt. Nasu (Chausu, Asahi, Sanbon-yari), Mt. Nikko-Shirane and Mt. Sukaisan. Each guide spells out the exact route from the station to the trailhead — bus and taxi timetables, fares, and frequencies verified against official schedules. Use the map and list below to compare access ease and fitness demand, whether you're planning a day hike or a multi-day traverse with an overnight stay beforehand.