200 Famous Japanese Mountains

The 200 Famous Japanese Mountains (Nihon Nihyakumeizan) were selected in 1984 by the Fukada Club — the fan society founded in honor of mountaineer Kyuya Fukada — to mark the club's 10th anniversary. The list adds 100 peaks to Fukada's original 100, rounding out a definitive portrait of Japan's finest mountains and drawing hikers who want to go deeper than the classic century list.

This page covers the 66 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. Akita-Komagatake, Mt. Arafune, Mt. Buna-ga-take and Mt. Dainichi. 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.