Gathering together the mountains that make up this famous list, the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, or Hyakumeizan, by famed mountaineer and author, Kyūya Fukada.
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Check out the view of Mt. Fuji from Mt. Daibosatsu in Yamanashi
The top of Mount Shibutsu in Gunma is a rocky 5-hour trip but it's totally worth the view!
Travelers looking for an easy day hike with fantastic alpine scenery should head directly to Iwate Prefecture's Hachimantai N...
Scale some of Kyushu's highest peaks during a hike of the Kuju Mountain Range.
Kagoshima's volcanic Mt Kaimon resembles big brother Mt Fuji but is a much easier climb with views that are just as good.
Exploring Iwate's second highest mountain, Hayachine.
Mount Iwate is 2,038 meters tall and can be accessed from 6 different trails. I have always hiked it from the East side via a...
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The Nasu Highlands is a large area of highlands and plains in northern Tochigi. Famous for its onsen (particularly sulphur ho...
Mount Kinpu: With its lush forests, rocky paths, even bigger boulders and spectacular views, this is a great place to experie...
Get up close and personal to experiencing one of the few active, constantly smoking volcanoes in Japan; An adventure you won’...
A hike through snow covered peaks on Mount Ontake, a very holy mountain. Part 1
Pick fruits, ride a horse, have a picnic in the mountains, visit a farm, have a coffee at a vintage cafe, you can do all thes...
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Mount Akagi dominates the skyline of the City of Maebashi and its northern neighboring city Takasaki.
A guide to hiking Mt. Yotei from the Lake Hangetsu trailhead in Kutchan.
A tough and challenging mountain that rewards it's conquerors with some of the greatest views found in Japan.
Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest mountain in western Japan, is an easy enough walk, except for the last bit.
Mount Kuro (Kuro-dake) in Daisetsuzan National Park in Hokkaido is easily accessible from Sounkyo Onsen—thanks to a ropeway a...
The hiking trails of Mt. Tsukuba are about 100 km (60 miles) from Tokyo, easily accessible by train or car.
Mount Oku-Shirane, also called Nikko Shirane is the highest peak in the area, but it feels like the highest point on earth!
Kyushu's Mt. Aso boasts one of the largest calderas in the world. Come explore the beautiful area surrounding this active vol...
Cycling and camping on Hokkaido's Rishiri Island; no trip to Wakkanai is complete without a stopover at this remote location.
Climbing Mount Fuji is a fantastic experience for the well-prepared traveler, and will provide you to with a great sense of a...
Zao Mountain - Trekking across a volcanic landscape in summer and skiing in winter, plus winding down in hotspring waters.