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100 Famous Yamanashi Mountains

The Yamanashi 100 Famous Mountains were designated by Yamanashi Prefecture in 1997 through a public nomination process followed by a selection committee. The list gathers 100 peaks cherished by local residents and steeped in history and legend — encompassing Mt. Fuji, the Southern Alps (Akaishi Mountains), the Yatsugatake, and the Oku-Chichibu range, all quintessentially Yamanashi.

This page covers the 47 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. Aino, Mt. Aka, Mt. Daibosatsu and Mt. Fuji - Gotemba & Subashiri Trailheads. 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.

100 Famous Yamanashi Mountains

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Mt. Shichimen 200 Famous Mountains
IntermediateEasy🚃Tokyo 4h 51OvernightTrail time 8h 00

A Nichiren sacred mountain celebrated for the Fuji sunrise seen from Keishin-in, reached by a reverent approach of 50 stone-marked stages.

Mt. Kobushigatake 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerate🚃Tokyo 2h 29OvernightTrail time 9h 4014.28 km

One of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains in the Oku-Chichibu, its primeval forest cradling the headwaters of three river systems, vivid with Shakunage in season.

Mt. Hōō 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediateEasy🚃Tokyo 2h 30OvernightTrail time 10h 00

A three-peaked range of white sand ridges, towering boulders, cascades, and the iconic Obelisk, with commanding views of Kitadake and Fuji.

Mt. Kita 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerate🚃Tokyo 2h 30OvernightTrail time 10h 2810.69 km

Japan's second-highest peak and the southern Alps champion, stunning for its mix of snowfields, flower gardens, and sheer rock walls.

Mount Asayo 300 Famous Mountains
EasyOvernightTrail time 11h 00

The highest point of the Hayakawa Ridge, a rocky summit with a sweeping view from Kitadake to Fuji.

Mt. Kumotori-yama 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediateEasy🚃Tokyo 2h 22OvernightTrail time 11h 4523.08 km

Tokyo's highest peak at the eastern end of the Oku-Chichibu, a one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains reward after a long walk through primeval forest.

Mt. Sasayama 100 Highest Mountains
ModerateOvernightTrail time 12h 00

A twin-peaked summit on the Shirane South Ridge, offering a peaceful view of the southern southern-Alps skyline from its Haіmаtsu top.

Mt. Fuji - Yoshida Trailhead 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerate🚃Tokyo 2h 18OvernightTrail time 12h 0616.9 km

The most popular route up Japan's highest mountain, ascending via the well-equipped Yoshida trailhead.

AdvancedModerate🚃Tokyo 1h 58OvernightTrail time 13h 5520.06 km

A route up Japan's highest peak via the Gotenba and須走口trailheads, celebrated for the exhilarating sand-run descent.

Mt. Aino 100 Famous Mountains
IntermediateModerate🚃Tokyo 2h 30OvernightTrail time 15h 5817.55 km

Japan's third-highest summit, offering sweeping ridge views alongside Kitadake in the southern Alps.

Mt. Aka 100 Famous Mountains
AdvancedModerate🚃Tokyo 4h 24OvernightTrail time 16h 2824.36 km

The crowning peak of the Yatsugatake range, rewarding climbers with a rocky ridge and a sweeping 360-degree panorama.