The Top 7 Peaks in the Ou Mountains
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in the Ou Mountains is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 7
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 Ou Mountains for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
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 Ou Mountains for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 21, 2025
Mt. Bandai's summit
Highlight • Summit
Mt. Bandai (or Bandaisan), is registered as a UNESCO Japanese Geopark since 2011. Mt. Bandai has known two major sector collapses and debris avalanches: one 50,000 years ago and the …
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Mt. Kushigamine
Highlight • Summit
Mt. Bandai is crossed by three peaks: Mt. Bandai's central peak, Kushigamine's peak, and Mt. Akahani's peak. Kushigamine can be recognized by its reddish/brownish rocky paths. The northeast side suffered …
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Mount Adatara — Crater and Trails
Highlight (Segment) • Volcano
Mt. Adatara is a fabulous mountain, one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains, located near Dake Onsen, with a ropeway station at the top, a beautiful orange crater and magnificent red leaves in autumn.
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Mt. Higashi-Daiten
Highlight • Summit
One of the many volcanoes / peaks that are a part of the Bandai-Asahi National Park and that is located between Yonezawa City (Yamagata Prefecture) and Fukushima Prefecture, culminating at …
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Zao Mountain Summit Entrance
Highlight • Summit
You cannot cycle past this point. There is a toll booth and they will stop you (there are signs that say no bicycles past this point). There are hiking trails, but seems difficult to carry a bike up them.
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Ōtake-yama Summit
Highlight • Summit
Summit is nice,but do not go down the trail to omoshiroyama-kōgen station (this trail is very dangerous). I reccommend going down in the eastern direction or towards Ametaki falls, as it is safer.
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Hachimantai Mountaintop Rest House
Highlight • Rest Area
Rest house on top of Mount Hachimantai with bathroom, rest area, snacks, souvenir shops, fauna and flora information, and, most importantly, a great viewpoint!
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