The one and only climb in a lifetime, Japan's Top 100 Mountains

An independent peak affectionately known as Rishiri Fuji. A precious northernmost peak among the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.

The highest peak in the Shiretoko Peninsula and a World Heritage mountain. Climbing from Rausu Onsen is common.

A famous peak in the Shiretoko Peninsula. Enjoy the view from Shari Town and the superb view overlooking the Sea of Okhotsk.

Accessible from Me-Akan Onsen. Popular as an active volcano overlooking Lake Akan.

The mountain range containing Hokkaido's highest peak. Its summer flower fields are spectacular as a treasure trove of alpine plants.

A remote area of the Daisetsuzan mountain range. The long approach from Tomuraushi Onsen is memorable.

An active volcano in the Daisetsuzan mountain range. The views from Biei Town and the hot springs are attractive.

The highest peak in the Hidaka Mountains. A hidden peak in Hokkaido, meaning 'large mountain' in Ainu.

A solitary peak beloved by its nickname Ezo Fuji. Its perfectly balanced conical shape is beautiful.

An independent peak nicknamed Tsugaru Fuji. Famous for the view from Hirosaki Castle and Iwaki-yama Shrine.

A mountain range visible from Aomori city. A tourist destination known for its rime ice and hot springs.

Famous for its hot springs and Aspite Line. Its gentle slopes and marshland beauty are its charms.

The highest peak in Iwate Prefecture. Its majestic appearance, known as Nanbu Kata Fuji, is captivating.

The highest peak in the Kitakami Mountains. Characterized by its alpine plants and serpentinite terrain.

An independent peak nicknamed "Dewas Fuji". Accessible via the Chokai Blue Line.

The main peak of Dewa Sanzan. A sacred mountain known for Gassan skiing and alpine plants.

The main peak of the Asahi Mountain Range. Enjoy the natural beauty woven by beech forests and alpine plants.

Famous for the Zao Onsen Ski Resort. Enjoy the superb views of the rime ice and the crater lake Okama.

A mountain range forming the backbone of Tohoku. A flower-rich mountain with Mt. Iide-honzan as its main peak.

The crater lake Goshikinuma of Mt. Issaikyo offers spectacular views. A famous mountain in Fukushima rich in hot springs.

The 'true sky' famous from Chieko Sho. A renowned mountain in Fukushima, offering autumn colors and hot springs.

A famous peak affectionately known as Mt. Aizu Bandai. The view overlooking Lake Inawashiro is magnificent.

Affectionately known as "Aizu-koma". Characterized by the beauty of its high-altitude wetlands, such as Koma no Oike.

An active volcano adjacent to the Nasu Onsenkyo hot spring resort. The mountain shape of Mt. Chausu and the hot springs are attractive.

A famous mountain called 'Fuji of the West, Tsukuba of the East'. Enjoy the view and climbing from Tsukuba City.

Overlooking the marshlands as the highest peak in Oze. It boasts the majesty of Tohoku's highest peak.

A famous peak in Oze and a sacred place for alpine plants. Observe rare flowers unique to serpentine rocks.

Affectionately known as Jōshū Taka-dake. Access from Kawaba Ski Resort is common.

A symbol of Jōshū. Known for the scenic beauty of Akagi Shrine and Lake Ono.

A sacred mountain towering over the shores of Lake Chuzenji. Revered as the sacred object of Nikko Futarasan Shrine.

The highest peak north of the Kanto region. Its white slopes and magnificent views attract climbers.

Known for its difficult approach from the Sky Bridge. The view from Numata City is beautiful.

The leader of the Echigo Sanzan. Accessible by Komagatake Ropeway for enjoying the view.

A flat summit that forms one of the Echigo Sanzan mountains. Characterized by the beauty of its wetlands and tarns.

One of the Echigo Sanzan. Popular for its summit marshland and excellent views.

The leader of the Tanigawa mountain range. Climbing using the ropeway from Tenjindaira is popular.

A mountainous wetland on the Joetsu border. Enjoy the summit wetland with access from Kagura Ski Resort.

A prominent peak in the Kaiya mountain range. Popular as a famous mountain in Shin'etsu, known for its beautiful autumn foliage.

A magnificent peak known as Echigo Fuji. Climbing from Myoko Kogen is common.

A famous peak with one of Japan's leading high-altitude wetlands. Also valuable as a habitat for ptarmigans.

The highest peak of the Togakushi Range. Popular with advanced climbers for its steep rocky ridges and good views.

An active volcano adjacent to Kusatsu Onsen. The beautiful emerald green of the Yugama crater is impressive.

Affectionately known as Mt. Azuma Sugadaira. Easily accessible from highland resorts.

A volcano visible from Karuizawa. Also known for the Asama Sanso Incident.

A sharp peak in Okuchichibu. The rocky ridge climb from Ryokamiso is impressive.

Located at the border of Koshu, Bushu, and Shinshu. It reigns as the leader of Okuchichibu.

Reigning as the leader of Okuchichibu. Popular for the spectacle of Gojoiwa rock and its excellent views.

Famous for rock climbing from Mizugaki Sanso as a rocky peak in Okuchichibu. Impressive for its granite rock formations.

The highest peak in Tokyo Prefecture and the leader of Okutama. Climbing from Sanjo-no-yu is common.

A famous mountain in Okuchichibu, known for Daibosatsu Pass. Offers views of Mt. Fuji and ridge walking.

A mountain range including the highest peak in Kanagawa Prefecture. Offers an authentic mountain experience close to the city center.

The highest peak in Japan, with the shortest climbing route from the Fuji-Miyako entrance. A famous mountain and World Cultural Heritage site.

A volcanic group including the highest peak of the Izu Peninsula. Famous for the literature of Amagi Goe and its natural beauty.

The queen of the Northern Japan Alps. The Hakuba Daisekkei snow ravine and its paradise of alpine plants fascinate climbers.

A part of the Northern Japan Alps. The view of Hakuba Sanzan from Goryu-dake is superb.

A famous peak in the Northern Alps, alongside Tateyama's Tsurugi-dake. Impressive for its beautiful twin-peaked silhouette.

The most challenging rocky peak in the Northern Alps. Rock climbing from Tsurugizawa is a dream for advanced climbers.

A general term for the Tateyama mountain range. Climbing Mt. Oyama from Murodo-daira is a representative hike in Toyama.

A sacred mountain derived from the worship of Yakushi Nyorai. The flower fields and views from Yakushi-daira are magnificent.

A quiet mountain in the depths of the Hida Mountains. The mysterious atmosphere of the headwaters of the Kurobe River is attractive.

The furthest mountain on the Ura-Ginza course. The view from Suikyo-goya and the quiet mountain climb are attractive.

A key point on the Ura-Ginza route. Its appearance, resembling an eagle spreading its wings, is impressive.

A pointed peak called the Matterhorn of Japan. The view from Yari-ga-take Sanso is superb.

Home to the highest peak in the Northern Alps, Mt. Oku-Hotaka. The view from Kamikochi is beautiful.

Famous for its view of Mt. Yari from Jonen Hut. A key point on the Omote Ginza route of the Northern Alps.

Beautifully shaped like a hat when viewed from Kamikochi. Popular as an observation point for the Yari-Hotaka mountain range.

A famous peak in the Northern Alps that smokes as an active volcano. The view from Kamikochi is beautiful.

A famous peak at the southern end of the Hida Mountains. Popular as a 3000m peak accessible by car to Tatamidaira.

A highland developed as Utsukushigahara Kogen. The 360-degree view from Wangatake is spectacular.

A gentle mountain known for its highland beauty. The daylilies of Kirigamine Kogen are famous.

A beautifully conical peak known as Suwa Fuji. It adorns the northern end of the Yatsugatake mountain range.

The highest peak in the Yatsugatake mountain range. The icefalls from Aka-dake Kosen and alpine plants are attractive.

Worshipped as Kiso's Ontake-san. Climbing routes are maintained from Otaki Village.

The lord of the Central Alps. Easily accessible by the Komagatake Ropeway

A magnificent peak in the southern part of the Central Alps. Accessible by ropeway from Komagane Kogen.

A magnificent peak at the southernmost end of the Central Alps. Accessible via the Enazan Ropeway.

A white rocky peak in the northern part of the Southern Alps. A famous mountain in Yamanashi, bearing the name Kai.

A graceful mountain shape called the Queen of the Southern Alps. The beauty of Senjo Cirque is impressive.

A general term for the Houou Sanzan. The obelisk of Jizo-dake is an impressive landmark.

Japan's second-highest peak. The main peak of Shiramine Sanzan, it reigns as the leader of the Southern Alps.

A quiet mountain in the northern part of the Southern Alps. Important as a transit point for the Shiramine Sanzan traverse.

A panoramic peak in the deep southern part of the Southern Alps. Excellent view of Mt. Fuji from Shiomi Hut.

A quiet mountain in the southern part of the Southern Alps. A general term for Arakawa Sanzan, offering authentic traverse climbing.

The leader of the southern part of the Southern Alps. Located deep in the mountains, it offers authentic traverse climbing.

A deep mountain in the southern part of the Southern Alps. You can enjoy the view from Hijiri-daira and a quiet mountain climb.

A beautiful peak at the southernmost end of the Southern Alps. The view from Kougoya and the primeval forest are impressive.

One of the three famous mountains of Japan. Worshipped as the sacred body of Hakusan Hime Shrine.

The only one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains in Fukui Prefecture. Popular for its views from Echizen Daibutsu and as a flower-viewing mountain.

Affectionately known as the highest peak in Kansai. Accessible via the Ibuki Driveway.

Covered in primeval forests, known as the roof of Kinki. Accessible to near the summit via the Odaigahara Driveway.

Home to the highest peak in the Kinki region, Hachikyo-ga-take. Deeply historic as a sacred site of Shugendo.

The highest peak in the Chugoku region. Climbing from Daisen-ji and the views of San-in are superb.

The second highest peak in Shikoku. Enjoy one of the best primeval forests and alpine plants in Western Japan.

The roof of Western Japan as the highest peak in Shikoku. Famous for climbing the chain sections of Ishizuchi Shrine.

Also called Kuju Ren-zan, this is a group of volcanoes. It includes Mt. Nakadake, the highest peak on Kyushu mainland.

A magnificent peak in the Kyushu Mountains. Covered with primeval forests as the center of Sobo-Katamuki National Park.

An active volcano boasting one of the world's largest calderas. The scenery of Kusasenri is beautiful.

A collective term for the Kirishima mountain range. A group of volcanoes with Mt. Karakuni as the main peak, rich in hot springs.

An isolated peak with the beautiful nickname Satsuma Fuji. Its impressive form seen from Ibusuki Onsen is memorable.

As the highest peak in Yakushima, it is popular as an extension of the Jomon Sugi hike. It passes through the World Heritage forest.