Iwate(岩手) Mt. Yakeishi
Mt. Yakeishi (焼石岳, 1,547 m), on the border of Oshu and Nishiwaga in Iwate, is one of the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains.T...
200 Famous Japanese Mountains
Iwate(岩手) 
Hokkaido Mt. Kamuiekuuchikaushi
Mt. Kamuiekuuchikaushi (1,979 m), the hardest of the 200 Mountains, deep in the Hidaka range. A 2-night advanced route with river-climbing and the Hachi-no-sawa Cirque. No public transport — rental car to the Satsunaigawa Hut, highest brown-bear density, experienced parties only.
Nara(奈良) Mt. Obako
Mt. Obako (伯母子岳, 1,344 m), on the border of Nosegawa and Totsukawa in Nara, is one of the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains....
Hokkaido Mt. Nipesotsu
Mt. Nipesotsu (2,013 m), the 'Matterhorn of Hokkaido' in the eastern Daisetsu. An advanced climb with a famously beautiful pointed peak. No public transport to the trailhead — bus from Obihiro to Nukabira Onsenkyo plus an overnight and a rental car on the Horoka Onsen forest road.
Ehime(愛媛) Mt. Sasagamine
Mt. Sasagamine (笹ヶ峰, 1,860 m), on the border of Saijo (Ehime) and Ino (Kochi), is one of the 200 Famous Japanese Mountai...
Hokkaido Mt. Ishikari
Mt. Ishikari (1,967 m), the highest peak of the eastern Daisetsuzan. An advanced climb up the steep Schneider Course. No public transport to the trailhead — bus from Obihiro to Nukabira Onsenkyo plus an overnight and a rental car along the Otofuke forest road.
Gunma(群馬) Mt. Shirasuna
Mt. Shirasuna (白砂山) is a 2,139.7m famous peak rising on the border of Nagano, Niigata, and Gunma Prefectures. Selected a...
Hokkaido Mt. Teshio
Mt. Teshio (1,558 m), the highest peak of the Kitami Mountains in northern Hokkaido. A scenic intermediate loop over the triangular Mae-Teshiodake ridge. No public bus — taxi from Shibetsu or Aibetsu Station to the Teshiodake Hut, with overnight and taxi details.
Fukushima(福島) Mt. Aizu-Asahi
Mt. Aizu-Asahi (1,624 m), a remote peak in Oku-Aizu (Fukushima). A fit-hiker intermediate climb with a great beech forest and summit views — from Tadami Station on the Tadami Line, by taxi to the Iwana-no-Sato trailhead, about 8 hours round trip.
Miyazaki(宮崎) Mt. Okue
Mt. Okue (大崩山, 1,643 m) in Nobeoka, Miyazaki, is one of the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains.The main peak of the Okue mass...
Niigata Mt. Sumon
Mt. Sumon (1,537 m), a famed Echigo peak with the largest cornice in the East (Niigata). From Koide or Echigo-Suhara Station take a taxi to the Hokyure trailhead and climb via Odake to Hakamadake — about 6.5 hours round trip.
Hokkaido Mt. Tarumae
Mt. Tarumae (1,041 m), an active volcano south of Lake Shikotsu (Hokkaido). A beginner climb around the crater rim with a striking lava dome and views of Lake Shikotsu — from the 7th-station hut, about 3 hours round trip, with climbing restrictions.
Hokkaido Mt. Hokkaido-Komagatake
Mt. Hokkaido-Komagatake (1,131 m), the active volcano symbolizing Onuma Quasi-National Park. From Onuma-Koen Station take a taxi to the Akaigawa trailhead and walk to Umanose — about 3 hours round trip, with climbing restrictions and public-transport access.
Nagano(長野) Mt. Gaki
Mt. Gaki (2,647 m), a quiet little-known peak at the north end of the Northern Alps (Nagano). From Shinano-Omachi Station take a taxi to the Shirasawa trailhead and climb the chain-laden Shirasawa route on a two-day trip staying at the Gakidake hut.
Nagano(長野) Mt. Kurohime
Mt. Kurohime (2,053 m), the 'Shinano Fuji' among the Five Peaks of Northern Shinshu (Nagano). From Kurohime Station take a taxi to the Ohashi trailhead and climb via Furuike as a day trip — with public-transport access and a sightseeing taxi subsidy.
Nagano(長野) Mt. Ariake
Mt. Ariake (2,268 m), the 'Shinano Fuji' symbol of Azumino (Nagano). From Hotaka Station take the Nakabusa Line bus to Ariakeso and climb the chain-laden Urasando route as a day trip — with public-transport access and the 2026 bus timetable.
Toyama(富山) Mt. Oku-Dainichi
Mt. Oku-Dainichi (2,611 m), the finest viewpoint of Mt. Tsurugi (Toyama). Ride the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route up to Murodo, then climb via Raichozawa — an intermediate day trip explained with public-transport access.
Niigata Mt. Hakkai
Mt. Hakkai (1,778 m), one of the Three Mountains of Echigo (Niigata). From Muikamachi Station take the Minami-Echigo bus and the Hakkaisan Ropeway to the 4th station, then climb past the Senbongi hut and the Happo chains to Nyudodake.
Tochigi(栃木) Mt. Nyoho
Mt. Nyoho (2,483 m), one of the Three Mountains of Nikko (Tochigi). From Tobu-Nikko Station take the Tobu bus to Kirifuri Kogen, then climb via Mt. Akanagi — a fit-hiker 9-10 hour round trip; staying overnight is recommended.
Miyazaki(宮崎) Mt. Osuzu
Mt. Osuzu (1,405 m), a Japan-200 peak in Miyazaki known for a group of over 30 waterfalls (Japan's first Place of Scenic Beauty). Reach the Osuzu Campground trailhead by taxi from Tsuno Station — an intermediate 7-hour loop past Yatogi Falls.
Gifu(岐阜) Mt. Nogohaku
Mt. Nogohaku (1,617 m), a Japan-200 peak and the highest point on the Gifu–Fukui border. Reach the Nogodani trailhead by taxi from Tarumi Station — a fit-hiker 9–10 hour round trip through beech forest.
Ehime(愛媛) Mt. Higashiakaishi
Mt. Higashiakaishi (1,706 m), a Japan-200 peak in Ehime known for its peridotite ridge and alpine flowers. Reach the Ikadazu trailhead by the Besshiyama community bus from Niihama Station — an intermediate-to-advanced 7-hour round trip.
Gunma(群馬) Mt. Arafune
Mt. Arafune (1,423 m), a Japan-200 table-mountain on the Gunma–Nagano border. Reach the Uchiyama Pass trailhead by taxi from Nakagome Station — the dramatic Tomoiwa cliff and an easy-to-intermediate 4-hour round trip.
Nagano(長野) Mt. Kyogatake
Mt. Kyogatake (2,296 m), a Japan-200 peak at the north end of the Central Alps. Reach the Habiro (Chusenji) trailhead by Ina Bus from Ina-shi Station — a long, fit-hiker forest course of about 8 hours round trip.
Gifu(岐阜) Mt. Kurai
Mt. Kurai (位山, 1,529 m) in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, is one of the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains.Long revered as a sacr...
Gifu(岐阜) Mt. Dainichi
Mt. Dainichi (大日ヶ岳, 1,709 m), straddling Gujō and Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, is one of the 200 Famous Japanese Mountai...
Yamanashi(山梨) Mt. Shichimen
Mt. Shichimen (七面山, 1,989 m), in Yamanashi Prefecture (Hayakawa and Minobu towns), is one of the 200 Famous Japanese Mou...
Iwate(岩手) Mt. Himekami
Mt. Himekami (姫神山, 1,124 m) in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, is one of the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains.One of the Three S...
Niigata Mt. Ninoji
Mt. Ninoji (二王子岳, 1,420 m) in Shibata, Niigata Prefecture, is one of the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains.From the summit a...
Aomori(青森) Mt. Shirakami
Mt. Shirakami (白神岳, 1,235 m) in Fukaura, Aomori Prefecture, is one of the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains.It is the highes...
Akita(秋田) Mt. Moriyoshi
Mt. Moriyoshi (森吉山, 1,454 m) in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture, is one of the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains.Its gentle...
Nagano(長野) Mt. Togakushi
Mt. Togakushi (戸隠山, 1,904 m) in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, is one of the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains.The main pea...
Gunma(群馬) Mt. Myogi
Mt. Myogi (Sōmadake 1,104m, Gunma), one of Japan's Three Great Scenic Wonders. Reach Myogi Shrine by shared taxi from Jōshū-Tomioka Station — middle-trail route and safety notes.
Kagoshima(鹿児島) Mt. Takachihonomine
Mt. Takachiho-no-mine (1,574m), the mythic cone of the Kirishima range. Reach Takachihogawara by bus from JR Kirishima-Jingū Station — connection timetable and volcano notes.
Fukuoka Mt. Hikosan
Mt. Hikosan (1,199m), a sacred Shugendō peak on the Fukuoka–Ōita border. Reach the Kane-no-torii by Soeda town bus from BRT Hikosan Station — timetable and route guide.
Okayama (岡山) Mt. Kamihiruzen
Mt. Kamihiruzen (1,202m), highest of the Three Hiruzen Peaks in Okayama. Access via the Maniwakun community bus from JR Chūgoku-Katsuyama Station — timetable and taxi guide.
Hyogo Mt. Hyonosen
Mt. Hyonosen (1,510m), the highest peak in Hyogo. Reach the Fukusada Shinsui Park trailhead via Zentan Bus from JR Yoka Station — full timetable and access guide.
Miyagi(宮城) Mt. Kurikoma
Famed for its 'Carpet of the Gods' autumn foliage, a 200 Famous Japanese Mountain and Flower Mountain. Iwate Kenkotsu bus from Ichinoseki Station to Sukawa Onsen (seasonal). Sukawa course detours via Ubunuma due to volcanic gas.
Nagano(長野) Mt. Iwasuge
The highest peak of Shiga Kogen, a 200 Famous Japanese Mountain. Its flowery, panoramic ridge is the draw. Nagaden Bus Okushiga Kogen Line from Yudanaka Station to Ichinose; timetables verified from the official PDF.