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Mt. Ibuki 伊吹山 (Kyogoku Clan Castle Ruins Approach) - 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.
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5
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Mt. Kisokomagatake 木曽駒ケ岳 + Mt. Houkendake 宝剣岳 (Central Alps, Nagano Prefecture)
One of the most underated parts of the Japanese alps. The central alps is unbelieviably beautiful, if someone blindfolded you and told you were somewhere in Europe, it would be entirely believable. The hike is very straight forward, it can be combined with a multiday hike and other nearby peaks such as Houkendake.
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Mt. Kuju 久住山 (Aso-Kuju National Park, Oita Prefecture)
The tallest peak on the Kyushu mainland standing at 1,791m. Stunning active volcanoes and vibrant colours. Lots of different peaks to do along the way and always changing scenery.
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2
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Mt. Misen 弥山, Miyajima Island (Hiroshima Prefecture)
The hike offers an alternative to the rope way which takes you to the top of Mt. Misen, the highest peak on Miyajima Island. At the top of the mountain there is a good viewing platform from which you can see the Seto Inland Sea and the main land of Japan. The track is far less crowded than the ropeway and gives opportunity to see some of the more wild deer which are less used to human interaction.
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3
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Mt. Nokoyama 納古山 (Gifu Prefecture)
Mt. Nokoyama is located deep in the sticks of Gifu Prefecture. It has a 360 view over the surrounding river, farmlands and mountains. Not particularly hard, makes for a good day trip.
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4.5
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Mt. Norikura 乗鞍岳 (Gifu Prefecture)
Norikura is one of Japan's 100 famous mountains and one of the 20 odd mountains in Japan that are over 3000 metres. On a clear day you get jaw dropping views of the Hotaka Mountain range and the northern alps, if you are lucky you can see as far as Fuji. There are volcanic lakes galore. It's worth the trek out to Norikura.
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10
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Mt. Sasao 笹尾山 (Gifu Prefecture)
One of the military encampments used by one of the main forces involved in the Battle of Sekigahara. You can feel like you are a samurai as you survey the land and imagine the battle.
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6.5
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Mt. Senjo-ga-take 仙丈ケ岳 (Nagano/Yamanashi Prefecture)
Mt. Senjo-ga-take is a 3033m mountain located in the Minami Alps national park on the border between Nagano and Yamanashi. Senjo-ga-take is one of the 100 famous mountains of Japan and is one of the 20 odd peaks in Japan over 3000 metres.
You can see a wide range of wildlife including the elusive raichou, a bird which only lives at elevations of 2500m or above.
From the summit you get a 360 view of the Minami Alps and on a clear day you can see as far as Mt. Fuji.
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3.5
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Mt. Yoro 養老山 (Gifu Prefecture)
Mt. Yoro, located near the Mie prefecture border has a beautiful waterfall at the base of the mountain and stunning views over the Gifu farmlands. The hike is not particularly intensive or technical. It's good stuff.
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5
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Nakasendo Trail (Nagiso to Nojiri section, Nagano Prefecture)
Traverse a section of the old road between Tokyo and Kyoto, dating back to the Edo Period.
Enjoy villages and landscapes in their natural beauty.
This section of the Nakasendo Trail was used when the more direct route along the Kiso river was flooded.
