100 Low-lying Mountains of Japan

A beginner-friendly hike in Hakone with views of Mt Fuji from the summit if you are lucky. If you'd like to extend your hike further, you can do a traverse to the neighbouring Mt Myojingatake with some really pretty ridgeline views.

Japan's most-climbed mountain, conveniently located an hour's train ride from Shinjuku.

The easiest mountain in the Tanzawa range with cable car access. The shortest course is a little over 3 hours, or skip the cable car for a 6-hour loop course.

A great beginner-friendly hike in Okutama with a Fuji view. Expect to hike up to 5 hours, and stop by the Mt Mitake Shrine as well.

An interesting station-to-station hike with the opportunity to spot some sculptures, although more than a third of the trail is along a road.

The course is well-maintained with lots of stairs and rest huts, and easy access from Tokyo.

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

A guide to hiking Mt Ono (大野山) in Kanagawa - a public transport-friendly trail from Yaga station with Mt Fuji views, cherry blossoms and cows.

Kyushu 5/6. The second-lowest elevation hyakumeizan, climbable for many months of the year.

Day trip access (albeit expensive) via Shinkansen to Maibara station. As of 2024, the main hiking trail is closed. Instead you can drive (or take a bus in the summer season) to right near the peak.

Is one of the rare few hyakumeizans near the ocean, although its views aren't too great due to the tree cover. With its low elevation, can be climbed in the off-season.

The lowest elevation mountain in the hyakumeizan, and a good beginner-friendly intro. Standard course is 4h.