Yamagata 100 Famous Mountains Archives

Mt. Iide (飯豊山)

Mt. Iide (2,105 m) is the principal peak of the Iide range straddling Yamagata, Fukushima and Niigata — the 'Tōhoku Alps' and a 100 Famous Mountain of Japan. Advanced ★★★★★, standard 2 nights 3 days. Full coverage of summer-only Aizu Bus to Kawaire, the Osawa course, Kiriawase Hut (1 Jul–29 Sep, advance booking) plus Honzan and Onishi huts, the Goshokujo chain section, residual snow, limited water sources and bear precautions.

21.05.2026

Fukushima(福島)

Mt. Chōkai (鳥海山)

Mt. Chōkai (2,236 m, Yamagata/Akita border) is one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains, often called 'Dewa Fuji'. Access guide with timetables for the Chōkai Blue Liner from Kisakata Station and the shared taxi from Sakata Station.

20.05.2026

Yamagata(山形)

Mt. Gassan (月山)

Mt. Gassan (1,984 m, Yamagata) is the principal peak of Dewa Sanzan and one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. Access guide with verified 2026 timetables for Shonai Kotsu bus from Tsuruoka Station to Gassan Hachigome, and Yamako Bus + Nishikawa Town Bus connection from Yamagata Station to Ubasawa.

19.05.2026

Yamagata(山形)