Nihon Hyakumeizan: Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku & Kyushu
This guide covers the 14 peaks of Kyuya Fukada's Nihon Hyakumeizan (Japan's 100 Famous Mountains) in Kansai to Kyushu, (No. 87–100 in the official numbering). The highest is Mt. Haku at 2,702 m. Numbers follow the order of Fukada's 1964 book, and elevations are from the published list.
No. 87 Mt. Haku (白山) — 2,702 m
Mt. Haku (白山, はくさん) rises 2,702 m above sea level in Gifu / Ishikawa. It is No. 87 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 29th highest of the 100. Protected area: 白山国立公園.
No. 88 Mt. Arashima (荒島岳) — 1,523 m
Mt. Arashima (荒島岳, あらしまだけ) rises 1,523 m above sea level in Fukui. It is No. 88 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 95th highest of the 100.
No. 89 Mt. Ibuki (伊吹山) — 1,377 m
Mt. Ibuki (伊吹山, いぶきやま) rises 1,377 m above sea level in Gifu / Shiga. It is No. 89 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 98th highest of the 100. It is the highest peak in Shiga Prefecture. Protected area: 琵琶湖国定公園.
No. 90 Mt. Odaigahara (大台ヶ原山) — 1,695 m
Mt. Odaigahara (大台ヶ原山, おおだいがはらやま) rises 1,695 m above sea level in Mie / Nara. It is No. 90 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 87th highest of the 100. It is the highest peak in Mie Prefecture. Protected area: 吉野熊野国立公園.
No. 91 Mt. Omine (大峰山) — 1,915 m
Mt. Omine (大峰山, おおみねさん) rises 1,915 m above sea level in Nara. It is No. 91 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 74th highest of the 100. It is the highest peak in Nara Prefecture. Protected area: 吉野熊野国立公園.
No. 92 Mt. Daisen (大山) — 1,729 m
Mt. Daisen (大山, だいせん) rises 1,729 m above sea level in Tottori. It is No. 92 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 82nd highest of the 100. It is the highest peak in Tottori Prefecture. Protected area: 大山隠岐国立公園.
No. 93 Mt. Tsurugi (Tokushima) (剣山) — 1,955 m
Mt. Tsurugi (Tokushima) (剣山, つるぎさん) rises 1,955 m above sea level in Tokushima. It is No. 93 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 69th highest of the 100. It is the highest peak in Tokushima Prefecture. Protected area: 剣山国定公園.
No. 94 Mt. Ishizuchi (石鎚山) — 1,982 m
Mt. Ishizuchi (石鎚山, いしづちさん) rises 1,982 m above sea level in Ehime. It is No. 94 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 65th highest of the 100. It is the highest peak in Ehime Prefecture. Protected area: 石鎚国定公園.
No. 95 Mt. Kuju (九重山) — 1,791 m
Mt. Kuju (九重山, くじゅうさん) rises 1,791 m above sea level in Oita. It is No. 95 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 80th highest of the 100. It is the highest peak in Oita Prefecture. Protected area: 阿蘇くじゅう国立公園.
No. 96 Mt. Sobo (祖母山) — 1,756 m
Mt. Sobo (祖母山, そぼさん) rises 1,756 m above sea level in Oita / Miyazaki. It is No. 96 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 81st highest of the 100. It is the highest peak in Miyazaki Prefecture. Protected area: 祖母傾国定公園.
No. 97 Mt. Aso (阿蘇山) — 1,592 m
Mt. Aso (阿蘇山, あそさん) rises 1,592 m above sea level in Kumamoto. It is No. 97 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 92nd highest of the 100. Protected area: 阿蘇くじゅう国立公園.
No. 98 Mt. Kirishima (霧島山) — 1,700 m
Mt. Kirishima (霧島山, きりしまやま) rises 1,700 m above sea level in Miyazaki / Kagoshima. It is No. 98 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 86th highest of the 100. Protected area: 霧島錦江湾国立公園.
No. 99 Mt. Kaimon (開聞岳) — 924 m
Mt. Kaimon (開聞岳, かいもんだけ) rises 924 m above sea level in Kagoshima. It is No. 99 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 99th highest of the 100. Protected area: 霧島錦江湾国立公園.
No. 100 Mt. Miyanoura (Yakushima) (宮ノ浦岳) — 1,936 m
Mt. Miyanoura (Yakushima) (宮ノ浦岳, みやのうらだけ) rises 1,936 m above sea level in Kagoshima. It is No. 100 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 70th highest of the 100. It is the highest peak in Kagoshima Prefecture. Protected area: 屋久島国立公園.
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 Kansai to Kyushu?
14 of the 100, numbered 87–100 in Fukada's book.
What is the highest of the 100 Famous Mountains in Kansai to Kyushu?
Mt. Haku (白山) at 2,702 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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