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The Top 20 Peaks in the Japanese Alps

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in the Japanese Alps is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20

to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in the Japanese Alps for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Last updated: November 28, 2025

Mount Kintoki Summit

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The 1,213 m high Mt. Kintoki (also called Mt. Ashigara) is located on the border between the prefectures of Kanagawa and Shizuoka in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. According to legend, …

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Mount Fuji Summit (Yoshida Trail)

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Awesome, view, feeling. Everything is great. Always pay attention to the weather forecast and prepare accordingly!

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Mount Ōyama Summit

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There are quite a few steps to take and rocks to pass until you reach the top, but you will be rewarded with a wonderful view! From the cablecar you …

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Mount Otake Summit

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Most arrive from the east side of Mitake. Be prepared for some scramble up the final meters. Continue path west to to JR Okutama or south (need confidence in navigation for the 1st hundred meters) to JR Musashi-Itsukaiichi

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Mount Kagenobu Summit

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The exact position with of the monolith that mark the mount is behind this bar. Only some meters more and you will reach your goal.

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Fujisan Sengen Taisha Okumiya Shrine (Mount Fuji Summit Shrine)

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The other temple (in the north east of the caldera) has much more traffic and facilities.

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Mount Komagatake, Japan

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Mt. Komagatake is a 1357 meter high lava peak created by Hakone's volcanic eruptions 40,000 years ago. Already 2400 years ago, the summit was used as a holy place.
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View of Mount Fuji from Mount Mikuni

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It may be difficult to get there, 40% at times, but it was the best view of Mount Fuji I had in the area.
No tourists, no trees, just Fuji in all its splendor in front of you

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Mount Myojingatake — View of Mount Fuji

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Mount Myōjin or Myōjin-ga-take is 1169 meters high and CAN offer a stunning view of Mount Fuji to the west. It highly depends on weather conditions – as Mount Fuji …

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View of Hakone and Lake Ashi

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On the way from/to the 1,213 m high Mt. Kintoki (also called Mt. Ashigara), you can look south over Sengokuhara to the mountains of Hakone, Lake Ashi and the steaming Owakudani Valley.

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