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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.
23.2
km
return
10
hrs
Mount Kumotoriyama 雲取山 (Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park, Tokyo Prefecture)
Mt. Kumotoriyama is the tallest mountain in Tokyo, standing at 2017 metres. Located in the heart of Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Par, it offers great views over Tokyo and out to Mt. Fuji. If you are lucky you might even see some wild deer and if you are unlucky some wild bears.
Mt. Kumotoriyama is one of the hundred famous mountains of Japan and gets busy on weekends.
It is possible to do as a long day hike or as a two day adventure. Whichever one tickles your fancy.
10
km
return
6
hrs
Mount Ontake 御嶽山 (Nagano Prefecture)
Mount Ontake is an active volcano and one of Japan's most holy mountains. Mount Ontake is also one of Japan's 20 peaks that stand at over 3,000m. It has beautiful volcanic lakes and alpine vistas.
This hike is very easy. There is no scrambling, it is just long.
Also make sure that you pay attention to warnings. As Mount Ontake is an active volcano, it can erupt at anytime. Make sure you are prepared in the case of an eruption. In 2014 a number of hikers died on the trail during an eruption.
Also make note that the ropeway closes at 4:30pm.
