Japan's 100 Famous Mountains 100 peaks • 27 pursuers

The most well-known peak list in Japan, published by Kyūya Fukada in the 1964 book Nihon Hyakumeizan. Selection based on 3 subjective criteria: grace, history, and individuality.




  • Makihata-yama

    5,708 ft / 1,740 m • 0 claims • Japan

    Makihata-yama is a 5,708 ft / 1,740 m mountain peak near Muikamachi, Niigata, Japan. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 213th highest mountain in Japan. The nearest pe...

  • Kurobegorō-dake

    9,506 ft / 2,897 m • 0 claims • Gifu, Japan

    Kurobegorō-dake is a 9,506 ft / 2,897 m mountain peak in the Hida Mountains in Gifu, Japan. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 1st highest mountain in Gifu and the 26t...

  • Haku-san

    8,865 ft / 2,702 m • 0 claims • Japan

    Haku-san is a 8,865 ft / 2,702 m mountain peak in the Ryōhaku Mountains in Japan. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 40th highest mountain in Japan. The nearest peaks ...

  • Kumotori-yama

    6,617 ft / 2,017 m • 0 claims • Japan

    Kumotori-yama is a 6,617 ft / 2,017 m mountain peak in the Okutama Mountains in Japan. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 139th highest mountain in Japan. The nearest ...

  • Ena-san

    7,188 ft / 2,191 m • 0 claims • Japan

    Ena-san is a 7,188 ft / 2,191 m mountain peak in the Kiso Mountains in Japan. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 99th highest mountain in Japan. The nearest peaks are ...

  • Daibosatsu-mine

    6,627 ft / 2,020 m • 0 claims • Japan

    Daibosatsu-mine is a 6,627 ft / 2,020 m mountain peak near Enzan, Yamanashi, Japan. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 138th highest mountain in Japan. The nearest pea...

  • Amakazari Yama

    6,167 ft / 1,880 m • 0 claims • Japan

    Amakazari Yama is a 6,167 ft / 1,880 m mountain peak near Itoigawa, Niigata, Japan. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 173rd highest mountain in Japan. The nearest pea...

  • Amagi-san

    4,613 ft / 1,406 m • 0 claims • Shizuoka, Japan

    Amagi-san is a 4,613 ft / 1,406 m mountain peak near Itō, Shizuoka, Japan. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 2nd highest mountain in Shizuoka and the 348th highest mo...

  • Akaishi-dake

    10,236 ft / 3,120 m • 0 claims • Japan

    Akaishi-dake is a 10,236 ft / 3,120 m mountain peak in the Akaishi Mountains in Japan. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 7th highest mountain in Japan. The nearest pe...

  • Akagi-yama

    5,997 ft / 1,828 m • 0 claims • Gunma, Japan

    Akagi-yama is a 5,997 ft / 1,828 m mountain peak near Ōmama, Gunma, Japan. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 2nd highest mountain in Gunma and the 168th highest mount...

  • Hiraga-take

    7,024 ft / 2,141 m • 0 claims • Gunma, Japan

    Hiraga-take is a 7,024 ft / 2,141 m mountain peak near Numata, Gunma, Japan. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 1st highest mountain in Gunma and the 109th highest mou...

  • Azuma-kofuji

    5,594 ft / 1,705 m • 0 claims • Japan

    Azuma-kofuji is a 5,594 ft / 1,705 m mountain peak in the Azuma Mountain Range in Japan. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 229th highest mountain in Japan. The neares...

  • Sukai-san

    7,034 ft / 2,144 m • 0 claims • Tochigi, Japan

    Sukai-san is a 7,034 ft / 2,144 m mountain peak in the Ashio Mountains in Tochigi, Japan. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 1st highest mountain in Tochigi and the 90...

  • Tate-yama

    9,892 ft / 3,015 m • 0 claims • Japan

    Tate-yama is a 9,892 ft / 3,015 m mountain peak in the Hida Mountains in Japan. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 15th highest mountain in Japan. The nearest peaks ar...

  • Kita-dake

    10,476 ft / 3,193 m • 0 claims • Japan

    Kita-dake is a 10,476 ft / 3,193 m mountain peak in the Akaishi Mountains in Japan. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 2nd highest mountain in Japan. The nearest peaks...

  • Azumaya-san

    7,723 ft / 2,354 m • 0 claims • Japan

    Azumaya-san is a 7,723 ft / 2,354 m mountain peak near Suzaka, Nagano, Japan. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 76th highest mountain in Japan. The nearest peaks are ...

  • Hiuchi-yama

    8,077 ft / 2,462 m • 1 claim • Japan

    Hiuchi-yama is a 8,077 ft / 2,462 m mountain peak in the Kubiki Mountains in Japan. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 64th highest mountain in Japan. The nearest peak...

  • Meakan-dake

    4,361 ft / 1,329 m • 1 claim • Hokkaidō, Japan

    Meakan-dake is a 4,361 ft / 1,329 m mountain peak in the Akan Volcanic Complex Range in Hokkaidō, Japan. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 27th highest mountain in Ho...

  • Gassan

    6,509 ft / 1,984 m • 1 claim • Yamagata, Japan

    Gassan is a 6,509 ft / 1,984 m mountain peak near Palu, Elazığ, Turkey. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 148th highest mountain in Japan. The nearest peaks are Dewa-...

  • Tateshina-yama

    8,301 ft / 2,530 m • 1 claim • Japan

    Tateshina-yama is a 8,301 ft / 2,530 m mountain peak in the Northern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group Range in Japan. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 54th highest mountai...