Nihon Hyakumeizan: Mt. Fuji Area & Kanto Day Hikes
This guide covers the 10 peaks of Kyuya Fukada's Nihon Hyakumeizan (Japan's 100 Famous Mountains) in Fuji & Kanto Day Hikes, (No. 44, 65–73 in the official numbering). The highest is Mt. Fuji at 3,776 m. Numbers follow the order of Fukada's 1964 book, and elevations are from the published list.
No. 44 Mt. Tsukuba (筑波山) — 877 m
Mt. Tsukuba (筑波山, つくばさん) rises 877 m above sea level in Ibaraki. It is No. 44 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 100th highest of the 100. Protected area: 水郷筑波国定公園.
No. 65 Mt. Ryokami (両神山) — 1,723 m
Mt. Ryokami (両神山, りょうかみさん) rises 1,723 m above sea level in Saitama. It is No. 65 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 83rd highest of the 100. Protected area: 秩父多摩甲斐国立公園.
No. 66 Mt. Kumotori (雲取山) — 2,017 m
Mt. Kumotori (雲取山, くもとりやま) rises 2,017 m above sea level in Saitama / Tokyo / Yamanashi. It is No. 66 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 62nd highest of the 100. It is the highest peak in Tokyo Prefecture. Protected area: 秩父多摩甲斐国立公園.
No. 67 Mt. Kobushi (甲武信岳) — 2,475 m
Mt. Kobushi (甲武信岳, こぶしだけ) rises 2,475 m above sea level in Saitama / Nagano / Yamanashi. It is No. 67 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 36th highest of the 100. Protected area: 秩父多摩甲斐国立公園.
No. 68 Mt. Kinpu (金峰山) — 2,599 m
Mt. Kinpu (金峰山, きんぷさん) rises 2,599 m above sea level in Nagano / Yamanashi. It is No. 68 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 30th highest of the 100. Protected area: 秩父多摩甲斐国立公園.
No. 69 Mt. Mizugaki (瑞牆山) — 2,230 m
Mt. Mizugaki (瑞牆山, みずがきやま) rises 2,230 m above sea level in Yamanashi. It is No. 69 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 45th highest of the 100. Protected area: 秩父多摩甲斐国立公園.
No. 70 Mt. Daibosatsu (大菩薩岳) — 2,057 m
Mt. Daibosatsu (大菩薩岳, だいぼさつだけ) rises 2,057 m above sea level in Yamanashi. It is No. 70 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 57th highest of the 100. Protected area: 秩父多摩甲斐国立公園.
No. 71 Mt. Tanzawa (丹沢山) — 1,673 m
Mt. Tanzawa (丹沢山, たんざわさん) rises 1,673 m above sea level in Kanagawa. It is No. 71 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 88th highest of the 100. Protected area: 丹沢大山国定公園.
No. 72 Mt. Fuji (富士山) — 3,776 m
Mt. Fuji (富士山, ふじさん) rises 3,776 m above sea level in Yamanashi / Shizuoka. It is No. 72 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 1st highest of the 100. It is the highest peak in Yamanashi Prefecture and the highest peak in Shizuoka Prefecture. Protected area: 富士箱根伊豆国立公園.
No. 73 Mt. Amagi (天城山) — 1,405 m
Mt. Amagi (天城山, あまぎさん) rises 1,405 m above sea level in Shizuoka. It is No. 73 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 97th highest of the 100. Protected area: 富士箱根伊豆国立公園.
Planning a trip around these peaks
Check the season, access and hut reservation rules for each mountain on the official local tourism site before you go. Snow can remain on high routes into early summer, and mountain weather changes quickly, so plan an early start, carry rain gear and file a climbing plan. For the full list and how Nihon Hyakumeizan works, see the main guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many of the Nihon Hyakumeizan peaks are in Fuji & Kanto Day Hikes?
10 of the 100, numbered 44, 65–73 in Fukada's book.
What is the highest of the 100 Famous Mountains in Fuji & Kanto Day Hikes?
Mt. Fuji (富士山) at 3,776 m.
Do I need to climb all 100?
No. Most hikers choose a few peaks that fit their experience and season. The list is a guide, not a requirement.
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