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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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![Practicing Shugendo on Mt. Omine]( "Practicing Shugendo on Mt. Omine")
![Mt. Daibosatsu in Yamanashi]( "Mt. Daibosatsu in Yamanashi")
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![Rocky Hike up Mt. Shibutsu]( "Rocky Hike up Mt. Shibutsu")
![The Odaigahara]( "The Odaigahara")
![Hiking Hachimantai's Nature Trail]( "Hiking Hachimantai's Nature Trail")
![Hiking the Kuju Mountain Range]( "Hiking the Kuju Mountain Range")
![Climbing Mt Kaimon]( "Climbing Mt Kaimon")
![Climbing Mount Hayachine]( "Climbing Mount Hayachine")
![Hiking Mount Iwate]( "Hiking Mount Iwate")
![Trekking the Nasu Mountains]( "Trekking the Nasu Mountains")
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![Climbing Mount Kinpu]( "Climbing Mount Kinpu")
![Climbing Mt. Asama]( "Climbing Mt. Asama")
![Climbing Mount Ontake - 1]( "Climbing Mount Ontake - 1")
![Mount Yatsugatake]( "Mount Yatsugatake")
![Climbing Akagisan]( "Climbing Akagisan")
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![Hiking Mt. Yotei]( "Hiking Mt. Yotei")
![The Ascent of Mount Yari]( "The Ascent of Mount Yari")
![Climbing Mt. Ishizuchi]( "Climbing Mt. Ishizuchi")
![Hiking at Mount Kuro, Daisetsuzan]( "Hiking at Mount Kuro, Daisetsuzan")
![Hiking up Mt. Tsukuba]( "Hiking up Mt. Tsukuba")
![Climbing Mt. Daisen]( "Climbing Mt. Daisen")
![Climbing Mount Oku-Shirane, Nikko]( "Climbing Mount Oku-Shirane, Nikko")
![Trekking Mt. Aso]( "Trekking Mt. Aso")
![Rishiri Island]( "Rishiri Island")
![Climbing Mount Fuji]( "Climbing Mount Fuji")
![Trekking on Mount Zao]( "Trekking on Mount Zao")
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Mt. Daibosatsu in Yamanashi
Victoria VlisidesCheck out the view of Mt. Fuji from Mt. Daibosatsu in Yamanashi
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Rocky Hike up Mt. Shibutsu
Victoria VlisidesThe top of Mount Shibutsu in Gunma is a rocky 5-hour trip but it's totally worth the view!
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Hiking Hachimantai's Nature Trail
Mandy BartokTravelers looking for an easy day hike with fantastic alpine scenery should head directly to Iwate Prefecture's Hachimantai..
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Hiking the Kuju Mountain Range
Mandy BartokScale some of Kyushu's highest peaks during a hike of the Kuju Mountain Range.
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Climbing Mt Kaimon
Mandy BartokKagoshima's volcanic Mt Kaimon resembles big brother Mt Fuji but is a much easier climb with views that are just as good.
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Climbing Mount Hayachine
Malcome LarcensExploring Iwate's second highest mountain, Hayachine.
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Hiking Mount Iwate
Malcome LarcensMount 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 trail..
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Trekking the Nasu Mountains
Tom RoseveareThe Nasu Highlands is a large area of highlands and plains in northern Tochigi. Famous for its onsen (particularly sulphur hot springs),..
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Climbing Mount Kinpu
Steve MortonMount Kinpu: With its lush forests, rocky paths, even bigger boulders and spectacular views, this is a great place to experience..
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Climbing Mt. Asama
Steve MortonGet up close and personal to experiencing one of the few active, constantly smoking volcanoes in Japan; An adventure you won’t..
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Climbing Mount Ontake - 1
Steve MortonA hike through snow covered peaks on Mount Ontake, a very holy mountain. Part 1
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Mount Yatsugatake
Valerie KorPick fruits, ride a horse, have a picnic in the mountains, visit a farm, have a coffee at a vintage cafe, you can do all these..
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Climbing Akagisan
C. RioMount Akagi dominates the skyline of the City of Maebashi and its northern neighboring city Takasaki.
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Hiking Mt. Yotei
Chris BarnesA guide to hiking Mt. Yotei from the Lake Hangetsu trailhead in Kutchan.
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The Ascent of Mount Yari
Dean WebberA tough and challenging mountain that rewards it's conquerors with some of the greatest views found in Japan.
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Climbing Mt. Ishizuchi
Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest mountain in western Japan, is an easy enough walk, except for the last bit.
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Hiking at Mount Kuro, Daisetsuzan
Nicole BauerMount Kuro (Kuro-dake) in Daisetsuzan National Park in Hokkaido is easily accessible from Sounkyo Onsen—thanks to a ropeway an..
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Hiking up Mt. Tsukuba
Joe PetersThe hiking trails of Mt. Tsukuba are about 100 km (60 miles) from Tokyo, easily accessible by train or car.
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Climbing Mount Oku-Shirane, Nikko
Nicole BauerMount Oku-Shirane, also called Nikko Shirane is the highest peak in the area, but it feels like the highest point on earth!
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Trekking Mt. Aso
Dana VielmettiKyushu's Mt. Aso boasts one of the largest calderas in the world. Come explore the beautiful area surrounding this active volcano...
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Rishiri Island
Aleisha RiboldiCycling and camping on Hokkaido's Rishiri Island; no trip to Wakkanai is complete without a stopover at this remote location...
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Climbing Mount Fuji
AshClimbing Mount Fuji is a fantastic experience for the well-prepared traveler, and will provide you to with a great sense of accomplishment...
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Trekking on Mount Zao
Alena EckelmannZao Mountain - Trekking across a volcanic landscape in summer and skiing in winter, plus winding down in hotspring waters.