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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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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. 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.

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. 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. 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. 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.

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.

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.

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. 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.