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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A high peak reached by a grassy ridge walk from the Ōdarumi Pass, welcoming arrivals with a sweeping panorama from Fuji to the southern Alps.
The highest summit in the Shūrei Fugaku Twelve Views, the very spot that inspired the old 500-yen Fuji photograph.
A grassland summit listed third among the Shūrei Fugaku Twelve Views, sweeping in Fuji, the southern Alps, and Yatsugatake in one glance.
The highest peak in the Shūrei Fugaku Twelve Views, a keystone of the Daibosatsu range with a 360-degree view of Fuji, the southern Alps, and Yatsugatake.
A ten-minute stroll from Yunosawa Pass leads to an alpine flower garden and a sweeping view of Fuji, the southern Alps, and Yatsugatake.
A hidden gem above Ōtsuki selected as number one in the Shūrei Fugaku Twelve Views, with a unique rocky summit perfectly framing Fuji.
The highest peak in the Shūrei Fugaku Twelve Views along the Daibosatsu South Ridge, combining Fuji, the southern Alps, and Yatsugatake in one panorama.
The highest peak of the Abe-oku range, alive with Yanagi-ran meadows in August and framing a panorama of the southern Alps and Fuji.