100 Famous Mountains of Yamanashi

When to climb July - October

One of Japan's Hundred Famous Mountains located in the Southern Alps. Features a unique sandy summit and can be done as a day hike or as part of a 2-day trip with Mt Senjo.

When to climb mid-July - early October

Japan's second tallest mountain, located in the Southern Alps. Mt Kita can be climbed as a 10-hour day hike, or as a 2-day hike with an overnight stay at a mountain hut. Optionally, can be climbed together with the neighbouring Mt Aino.

When to climb October - January, March - May

A hike with a great stretch of uninterrupted views of Mt Fuji along the ridgeline between Mt Odake and Mt Onigatake

When to climb April to mid-December

A hiking course that takes you up above Lake Kawaguchiko for a great Mt Fuji view, before you descend back down to the lake.

When to climb November - May

A great low-elevation mountain to climb in the colder months, with views of Mt Fuji.

When to climb September - January, April - June

One of the mountains near Lake Kawaguchiko, with great views from the Fujiyama Twin Terrace deck.

When to climb October - January, March - May

A Yamanashi Hundred Famous Mountain next to Lake Shojiko, one of the Fuji Five Lakes. The loop course includes Panorama-dai and offers excellent views of Mt Fuji.

When to climb Late May - mid-October

The highest peak in the Yatsugatake mountain range. Possible as a "day" hike from Tokyo if you don't mind taking an overnight bus. Otherwise expect a night's stay in a tent or mountain hut.

When to climb April - December

The highest mountain in Tokyo. The standard 20km course is overnight and the trail is long, but if you're fast a day hike is possible.

When to climb April - December

A straightforward hike with good views of Mt Fuji. The hike up to Mt Imakura is 80% of the climbing you'll do for this course, so once you've reached this peak it's smooth sailing from here.

When to climb October - January, March - May

One of the mountains right next to Lake Yamanaka-ko, giving you a great opportunity to see Mt Fuji up close.

When to climb April - December

One of the most accessible mountains in the Southern Alps, famous for its sandy summit

When to climb Mid-April - December

Short course, easily accessible from Tokyo, and great views of Mt Fuji if you are lucky.

A bit on the harder side as a day trip, with a 3.5 hour drive from Tokyo, but the course was easier than I expected as the elevation gain is not too steep. Taking public transport will require you to spend the night at the mountain hut.

Although the course distance is short, it is deceptively hard as there are some steep climbs. Can be combined with the nearby Mt Kinpu as an overnight camping trip.