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15
km
return
2
days
Kita-dake 北岳 (Yamanashi Prefecture)
Kita-dake is one of the hundred famous mountains located in the Minami Alps National Park. Kita-dake is the second tallest mountain in Japan at 3,193 metres. It contains a wealth of rare and endangered animals and flowers.
The peak has some of the best views in all of Japan, featuring a stunning sunrise where the sun rises over Mt. Fuji.
Note that this hike can only be done during the summer months, from July until mid-October. From mid-October until June, snow can be found on the mountain.
500
m
return
20
mins
Kujaku no Taki 来若の滝 (Gifu Prefecture)
This waterfall is way deep in the sticks of Gifu, located in Kushihara. Kujaku no Taki is a 30 metre drop waterfall. It's pretty nifty.
3.9
km
one-way
2
hrs
Kurama to Kibune via Kurama-dera 鞍馬から貴船まで (Kyoto Prefecture)
Just outside of Kyoto city lies the sleepy town of Kurama, home of the Tengu. Via Mount Kurama and Kurama-dera walk to Kibune which is another sleepy town full of culture.
9.4
km
return
5
hrs
Mount Adatarayama 安達太良山 (Fukushima Prefecture)
Mount Adatarayama is one of Japan's 100 famous moutains located in Bandai-Asahi National Park in Fukushima Prefecture. It is an active volcano that has some of the most stunning views in north Japan.
14
km
return
7.5
hrs
Mount Ena 恵那山 (Gifu Prefecture)
Mount Ena is located in the southern most end of the Central Japanese Alps. It is one of the '100 famous mountains' of Japan and is a holy place as it is the supposed birth place of Emperor Tensho.
Mount Ena is a relatively difficult hike and requires stamina. It is not technically difficult as there are no long up-hill sections or scrambling involved, but is challenging as it is a long hike. Also be warned that the summit of Mount Ena offers limited views, the views at the beginning of the hike are better than those from the summit.
3.1
km
return
1
hr
Mount Hananashi 花無山 (Gifu Prefecture)
Mount Hananashi is totally non-descript mountain that is hardly worth making the trek out to whatsoever. There is no view at all and the hiking track is incredibly confusing. If for some unexplained reason you want to do this hike because you happen to be out in the sticks of Ena in Gifu Prefecture then be my guest.
10
km
return
5
hrs
Mount Ibuki 伊吹山 (Shiga Prefecture)
Mount Ibuki, located in Maibara near Lake Biwa is one of Japan's 100 famous mountains. It has great views over the surrounding mountains and lake. Unfortunately the summit has undergone a lot of development and is more akin to a shopping centre. There is a road that leads to the summit and it isn't rare to find women knocking about in high heels and fashion not suitable for climbing mountains.
There are also lots of abandoned buildings on the mountain such as omiyage gift shops and a gondola station which housed the old ski lift. If you are adventurous you can explore the abandoned buildings.
1.5
km
return
30
mins
Mount Iwata 岩田山 Arashiyama Monkey Park (Kyoto Prefecture)
Short hike with lots of wild monkeys. View from the peak of Mount Iwata is also amazing.
8.4
km
return
7
hrs
Mount Kai-koma-ga-take 甲斐駒ヶ岳 (Nagano/Yamanashi Prefecture)
Mount Kai-koma-ga-take is one of the 100 famous mountains. It is situated in the minami alps national park and is a great day hike. The peak is covered in white granite, from a distance it looks like it is covered in snow. Some scrambling near the top, but nothing technical.
Chance of seeing rare raicho birds.
9.8
km
return
5
hrs
Mount Kaimon (Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu)
Inactive volcano with a distinctive conical shape next to the ocean.
