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The Yoshida trail in the morning Photo: Photos of Japan / CC0

Mount Fuji100 Famous Mountains

Mount Fuji (富士山)3,776m

100 Famous Mountains. The highest mountain in Japan. The easiest route starts at Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station: 1 nights / 2 days, approx. 11h25 of walking. 14 huts to stay at.

Kitadake Photo: 拓実 橋本 / CC BY 2.0

Southern Japan Alps100 Famous Mountains

Kitadake (北岳)3,193m

100 Famous Mountains. The second-highest mountain in Japan. The easiest route starts at Hirogawara: 1 nights / 2 days, approx. 11h25 of walking. 3 huts to stay at.

Okuhotakadake from Karasawadake Photo: Alpsdake / CC BY-SA 4.0

Northern Japan Alps100 Famous Mountains

Okuhotakadake (奥穂高岳)3,190m

100 Famous Mountains (listed as Hotakadake). The third-highest mountain in Japan (3,190 m, tied with Ainodake). The easiest route starts at Kamikochi: 2 nights / 3 days, 17h42 of walking (stamina 7, technical C). 2 routes. 6 huts to stay at.

Yarigatake from the Higashi-Kama ridge Photo: Alpsdake / Public domain

Northern Japan Alps100 Famous Mountains

Yarigatake (槍ヶ岳)3,180m

100 Famous Mountains. The fifth-highest mountain in Japan. The easiest route starts at Kamikochi: 2 nights / 3 days, 20h of walking (stamina 8, technical C). 3 routes. 14 huts to stay at.

Kitahotakadake from Jonendake Photo: Alpsdake / CC BY-SA 4.0

Northern Japan Alps

Kitahotakadake (北穂高岳)3,106m

The easiest route starts at Kamikochi: 2 nights / 3 days, approx. 20h10 of walking (stamina 7, technical D). 2 routes. 8 huts to stay at.

Maehotakadake from Nishihotakadake Photo: Alpsdake / CC BY-SA 4.0

Northern Japan Alps

Maehotakadake (前穂高岳)3,090m

The easiest route starts at Kamikochi: 1 nights / 2 days, 10h18 of walking (stamina 4, technical D). 1 huts to stay at.

Senjogatake from Kosenjo Photo: Alpsdake / CC0

Southern Japan Alps100 Famous Mountains

Senjogatake (仙丈ヶ岳)3,033m

100 Famous Mountains. The easiest route starts at Kitazawa Pass: Day trip, 7h36 of walking (stamina 3, technical C). 1 huts to stay at.

Oyama Shrine summit hall Photo: Alpsdake / CC BY-SA 4.0

Northern Japan Alps100 Famous Mountains

Oyama (雄山)3,003m

100 Famous Mountains (listed as Tateyama). The easiest route starts at Murodo Terminal: Day trip, 3h30 of walking (stamina 2, technical B).

Tsurugidake from Jiigatake Photo: Alpsdake / CC BY-SA 3.0

Northern Japan Alps100 Famous Mountains

Tsurugidake (剱岳)2,999m

100 Famous Mountains. The easiest route starts at Murodo Terminal: 1 nights / 2 days, 13h12 of walking (stamina 5, technical E).

Kaikomagatake from Komatsumine Photo: Alpsdake / Public domain

Southern Japan Alps100 Famous Mountains

Kaikomagatake (甲斐駒ヶ岳)2,967m

100 Famous Mountains. The easiest route starts at Kitazawa Pass: Day trip, 7h12 of walking (stamina 3, technical C). 1 huts to stay at.

Senjojiki cirque in autumn Photo: Hiroaki Kaneko / CC BY-SA 3.0

Central Japan Alps100 Famous Mountains

Kisokoma-ga-take (木曽駒ヶ岳)2,956m

100 Famous Mountains. The easiest route starts at Senjojiki: Day trip, 3h42 of walking (stamina 2, technical B). 3 huts to stay at.

Shiroumadake Photo: Alpsdake / CC0

Northern Japan Alps100 Famous Mountains

Shiroumadake (白馬岳)2,932m

100 Famous Mountains. The easiest route starts at Sarukura: 1 nights / 2 days, 9h48 of walking (stamina 4, technical C). 3 huts to stay at.

3D map of Nakadake (中岳) Map: GSI Japan, EOxCloudless 2025 (Copernicus Sentinel)

Central Japan Alps

Nakadake (中岳)2,925m

The easiest route starts at Senjojiki: Day trip, 3h42 of walking (stamina 2, technical B). 3 huts to stay at.

Norikuradake from Nishihotakadake (April) Photo: Alpsdake / Public domain

Northern Japan Alps

Nishihotakadake (西穂高岳)2,909m

The easiest route starts at Nishihotakaguchi: 1 nights / 2 days, approx. 5h55 of walking. 2 routes. 1 huts to stay at.

Akadake Photo: Raita Futo / CC BY 2.0

Yatsugatake100 Famous Mountains

Akadake (赤岳)2,899m

100 Famous Mountains (listed as Yatsugatake). The easiest route starts at Minoto: Day trip, 7h18 of walking (stamina 3, technical C). 2 huts to stay at.

Utsugidake Photo: Σ64 / CC BY 3.0

Central Japan Alps100 Famous Mountains

Utsugidake (空木岳)2,864m

100 Famous Mountains. The easiest route starts at Komagane Kogen: 2 nights / 3 days, 12h48 of walking (stamina 6, technical C).

Jonendake from Choyari Photo: Alpsdake / CC0

Northern Japan Alps100 Famous Mountains

Jonendake (常念岳)2,857m

100 Famous Mountains. The easiest route starts at Ichinosawa: 1 nights / 2 days, 10h of walking (stamina 4, technical B). 2 routes. 1 huts to stay at.

Harinokidake from Subaridake Photo: Alpsdake / CC BY-SA 4.0

Northern Japan Alps200 Famous Mountains

Harinokidake (針ノ木岳)2,821m

200 Famous Mountains. The easiest route starts at Ogizawa: 1 nights / 2 days, 9h30 of walking (stamina 4, technical B). 2 huts to stay at.

Amidadake from Akadake Photo: Σ64 / CC BY-SA 3.0

Yatsugatake

Amidadake (阿弥陀岳)2,805m

The easiest route starts at Minoto: Day trip, 6h48 of walking (stamina 3, technical C).

Rengedake and Harinoki-goya Photo: Alpsdake / CC BY-SA 4.0

Northern Japan Alps

Rengedake (蓮華岳)2,799m

The easiest route starts at Ogizawa: 1 nights / 2 days, 10h of walking (stamina 4, technical B). 2 huts to stay at.

3D map of Akaiwadake (赤岩岳) Map: GSI Japan, EOxCloudless 2025 (Copernicus Sentinel)

Northern Japan Alps

Akaiwadake (赤岩岳)2,769m

The easiest route starts at Nakabusa Onsen trailhead: 2 nights / 3 days, 25h18 of walking (stamina 9, technical C). 6 huts to stay at.

The granite ridge of Tsubakurodake Photo: Alpsdake / CC BY-SA 4.0

Northern Japan Alps200 Famous Mountains

Tsubakurodake (燕岳)2,763m

200 Famous Mountains. The easiest route starts at Nakabusa Onsen trailhead: 1 nights / 2 days, 7h48 of walking (stamina 4, technical B). 1 huts to stay at.

The explosion crater of Iodake Photo: Chino City / CC BY 4.0

Yatsugatake

Iodake (硫黄岳)2,760m

The easiest route starts at Sakuradaira: Day trip, 4h24 of walking (stamina 3, technical B). 2 routes. 3 huts to stay at.

Happo pond and the Hakuba peaks Photo: Alpsdake / CC0

Northern Japan Alps

Karamatsudake (唐松岳)2,696m

The easiest route starts at Happo-ike Sanso: Day trip, 7h06 of walking (stamina 3, technical B). 2 huts to stay at.

Chogatake Hutte and Yarigatake Photo: Alpsdake / CC BY-SA 4.0

Northern Japan Alps

Chougatake (蝶ヶ岳)2,677m

The easiest route starts at Mitsumata: 1 nights / 2 days, 7h42 of walking (stamina 4, technical B). 2 routes. 2 huts to stay at.

The south peak of Jiigatake Photo: Alpsdake / CC BY-SA 4.0

Northern Japan Alps

Jiigatake (爺ヶ岳)2,670m

The easiest route starts at Ogizawa: 1 nights / 2 days, 8h18 of walking (stamina 4, technical B). 1 huts to stay at.

The summit of Gakidake Photo: Koda6029 / CC BY-SA 4.0

Northern Japan Alps200 Famous Mountains

Gakidake (餓鬼岳)2,647m

200 Famous Mountains. The easiest route starts at Shirasawa trailhead: 1 nights / 2 days, 11h of walking (stamina 5, technical C).

Tengudake from Iodake Photo: Σ64 / CC BY 3.0

Yatsugatake200 Famous Mountains

Tengudake (天狗岳)2,646m

200 Famous Mountains. The easiest route starts at Shibu-no-yu: Day trip, approx. 6h25 of walking (stamina 3, technical B). 1 huts to stay at.

Eboshidake from Nise-Eboshidake Photo: Alpsdake / Public domain

Northern Japan Alps200 Famous Mountains

Eboshidake (烏帽子岳)2,628m

200 Famous Mountains. The easiest route starts at Takase Dam: 1 nights / 2 days, 9h48 of walking (stamina 4, technical C).

Kitakuzudake and Nanakuradake from Harinokidake Photo: Alpsdake / CC BY-SA 3.0

Northern Japan Alps

Kitakuzudake (北葛岳)2,551m

The easiest route starts at Nanakura: 1 nights / 2 days, 14h of walking (stamina 5, technical B).

Tateshinayama from Kitayama, Chino Photo: Tomio344456 / CC BY-SA 4.0

Yatsugatake100 Famous Mountains

Tateshinayama (蓼科山)2,530m

100 Famous Mountains. The easiest route starts at Ogawara Pass: Day trip, 4h of walking (stamina 2, technical B). 2 huts to stay at.

South Yatsugatake from Kitayokodake Photo: Σ64 / CC BY-SA 3.0

Yatsugatake

Kitayokodake (北横岳)2,480m

The easiest route starts at Kita-Yatsugatake Ropeway top station: Day trip, 2h12 of walking (stamina 1, technical A).

The ridge of Kurofuyama Photo: masturb-8 / CC BY 3.0

Joshinetsu

Kurofuyama (黒斑山)2,404m

The easiest route starts at Kurumazaka Pass: Day trip, 3h36 of walking (stamina 2, technical A).

Azumayasan Photo: kiwa dokokano / CC BY-SA 3.0

Joshinetsu100 Famous Mountains

Azumayasan (四阿山)2,354m

100 Famous Mountains. The easiest route starts at Torii Pass: Day trip, 6h42 of walking (stamina 3, technical B).

Shinzan on Chokaisan from Shichikozan Photo: Koda6029 / CC BY-SA 4.0

Tohoku100 Famous Mountains

Chokaisan (鳥海山)2,236m

100 Famous Mountains. The easiest route starts at Hokodate: 1 nights / 2 days, approx. 9h15 of walking (stamina 4, technical C).

Shibutsusan Photo: Captain76 / CC BY-SA 3.0

Kanto100 Famous Mountains

Shibutsusan (至仏山)2,228m

100 Famous Mountains. The easiest route starts at Hatomachi Pass: Day trip, 4h42 of walking (stamina 2, technical B).

The Northern Alps from Nekodake Photo: Naganojmmmm / CC BY-SA 4.0

Joshinetsu

Nekodake (根子岳)2,207m

The easiest route starts at Sugadaira Bokujo: Day trip, 3h42 of walking (stamina 2, technical A).

Japanese azaleas and Yunomaruyama Photo: さかおり / CC BY-SA 4.0

Joshinetsu

Yunomaruyama (湯ノ丸山)2,101m

The easiest route starts at Jizo Pass: Day trip, 2h18 of walking (stamina 1, technical A).

3D map of Eboshidake (Yunomaru) (烏帽子岳) Map: GSI Japan, EOxCloudless 2025 (Copernicus Sentinel)

Joshinetsu

Eboshidake (Yunomaru) (烏帽子岳)2,066m

The easiest route starts at Jizo Pass: Day trip, 3h48 of walking (stamina 2, technical A).

Kurohimeyama Photo: Apple2000 / CC0

Joshinetsu200 Famous Mountains

Kurohimeyama (黒姫山)2,053m

200 Famous Mountains. The easiest route starts at Ohashi trailhead: Day trip, 7h of walking (stamina 3, technical B).

Gassan Photo: Qwert1234 / CC BY-SA 4.0

Tohoku100 Famous Mountains

Gassan (月山)1,984m

100 Famous Mountains. The easiest route starts at Gassan lift top station: Day trip, 3h42 of walking (stamina 2, technical B).

Tanigawadake Photo: Raita Futo / CC BY 2.0

Joshinetsu100 Famous Mountains

Tanigawadake (谷川岳)1,963m

100 Famous Mountains. The easiest route starts at Tenjindaira: Day trip, 5h12 of walking (stamina 2, technical B).

Daizahoshi pond and Iizunayama Photo: 663highland / CC BY 2.5

Joshinetsu200 Famous Mountains

Iizunayama (飯縄山)1,917m

200 Famous Mountains. The easiest route starts at Ichinotorii-enchi: Day trip, 4h48 of walking (stamina 2, technical B).

Chausudake, Nasu Photo: uraomote_yamaneko / CC BY-SA 3.0

Kanto100 Famous Mountains

Chausudake (Nasu) (茶臼岳)1,915m

100 Famous Mountains (listed as Nasudake). The easiest route starts at Nasu Ropeway top station: Day trip, 1h12 of walking (stamina 1, technical A).

Kurikomayama Photo: lumoplank / CC0

Tohoku200 Famous Mountains

Kurikomayama (栗駒山)1,626m

200 Famous Mountains. The easiest route starts at Sukawa Onsen: Day trip, approx. 4h10 of walking (stamina 3, technical B).

Mount Takao summit in autumn colours Photo: Guilhem Vellut / CC BY 2.0

Kanto

Mount Takao (高尾山)599m

The easiest route starts at Takaosanguchi Station: Day trip, 3h48 of walking (stamina 2, technical A).

Elevations come from GSI survey points and the prefectural grading tables. Only mountains with a HutsGo route are listed.