Tanzawa
The Tanzawa Mountains spread across western Kanagawa Prefecture and are among the most accessible hiking destinations from central Tokyo, reachable in a day. Well-maintained trails on Tōnodake, Tanzawasan, and Ōyama draw hikers year-round, and the network of routes suits walkers of every ability across all four seasons.
This page covers the 7 peaks in the Tanzawa Mountains 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. Tanzawa, Mt. Hirugatake, Mt. Oyama and Mt. Hinokiboramaru. 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.
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A tranquil Tanzawa peak where early-summer Shiroyashio azaleas and rhododendrons bloom beneath a serene primeval Buna canopy.
A Tanzawa ridge peak where the mountain hut's legendary Nabewari udon noodles draw as many pilgrims as the summit view.
The interior heart of the Tanzawa range with residual old-growth Buna forest, a key staging point for the Tōnodake–Hirudake traverse.
The Tanzawa flagship with sweeping views of Fuji and Sagami Bay, showing the range's varied character on the Ōkura Ridge and the Omote Ridge traverse.