Nihon Hyakumeizan: Northern (Hida) Alps
This guide covers the 16 peaks of Kyuya Fukada's Nihon Hyakumeizan (Japan's 100 Famous Mountains) in Northern Alps, (No. 45–60 in the official numbering). The highest is Hotaka Range at 3,190 m. Numbers follow the order of Fukada's 1964 book, and elevations are from the published list.
No. 45 Mt. Shirouma (白馬岳) — 2,932 m
Mt. Shirouma (白馬岳, しろうまだけ) rises 2,932 m above sea level in Nagano / Toyama. It is No. 45 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 18th highest of the 100. Protected area: 中部山岳国立公園.
No. 46 Mt. Goryu (五竜岳) — 2,814 m
Mt. Goryu (五竜岳, ごりゅうだけ) rises 2,814 m above sea level in Nagano / Toyama. It is No. 46 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 28th highest of the 100. Protected area: 中部山岳国立公園.
No. 47 Mt. Kashimayari (鹿島槍岳) — 2,889 m
Mt. Kashimayari (鹿島槍岳, かしまやりだけ) rises 2,889 m above sea level in Nagano / Toyama. It is No. 47 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 23rd highest of the 100. Protected area: 中部山岳国立公園.
No. 48 Mt. Tsurugi (Toyama) (剱岳) — 2,999 m
Mt. Tsurugi (Toyama) (剱岳, つるぎだけ) rises 2,999 m above sea level in Toyama. It is No. 48 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 14th highest of the 100. Protected area: 中部山岳国立公園.
No. 49 Mt. Tateyama (立山本峰) — 3,015 m
Mt. Tateyama (立山本峰, たてやま) rises 3,015 m above sea level in Toyama. It is No. 49 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 12th highest of the 100. It is the highest peak in Toyama Prefecture. Protected area: 中部山岳国立公園.
No. 50 Mt. Yakushi (薬師岳) — 2,926 m
Mt. Yakushi (薬師岳, やくしだけ) rises 2,926 m above sea level in Toyama. It is No. 50 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 19th highest of the 100. Protected area: 中部山岳国立公園.
No. 51 Mt. Kurobegoro (黒部五郎岳) — 2,840 m
Mt. Kurobegoro (黒部五郎岳, くろべごろうだけ) rises 2,840 m above sea level in Toyama / Gifu. It is No. 51 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 26th highest of the 100. Protected area: 中部山岳国立公園.
No. 52 Mt. Suisho (Kuro-dake) (黒岳) — 2,986 m
Mt. Suisho (Kuro-dake) (黒岳, くろだけ) rises 2,986 m above sea level in Toyama. It is No. 52 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 15th highest of the 100. Protected area: 中部山岳国立公園.
No. 53 Mt. Washiba (鷲羽岳) — 2,924 m
Mt. Washiba (鷲羽岳, わしばだけ) rises 2,924 m above sea level in Nagano / Toyama. It is No. 53 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 20th highest of the 100. Protected area: 中部山岳国立公園.
No. 54 Mt. Yari (槍ヶ岳) — 3,180 m
Mt. Yari (槍ヶ岳, やりがたけ) rises 3,180 m above sea level in Nagano / Gifu. It is No. 54 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 5th highest of the 100. Protected area: 中部山岳国立公園.
No. 55 Hotaka Range (穂高岳) — 3,190 m
Hotaka Range (穂高岳, ほたかだけ) rises 3,190 m above sea level in Nagano / Gifu. It is No. 55 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 3rd highest of the 100. It is the highest peak in Nagano Prefecture and the highest peak in Gifu Prefecture. Protected area: 中部山岳国立公園.
No. 56 Mt. Jonen (常念岳) — 2,857 m
Mt. Jonen (常念岳, じょうねんだけ) rises 2,857 m above sea level in Nagano. It is No. 56 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 25th highest of the 100. Protected area: 中部山岳国立公園.
No. 57 Mt. Kasa (笠ヶ岳) — 2,897 m
Mt. Kasa (笠ヶ岳, かさがだけ) rises 2,897 m above sea level in Gifu. It is No. 57 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 22nd highest of the 100. Protected area: 中部山岳国立公園.
No. 58 Mt. Yake (焼岳) — 2,455 m
Mt. Yake (焼岳, やけだけ) rises 2,455 m above sea level in Nagano / Gifu. It is No. 58 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 38th highest of the 100. Protected area: 中部山岳国立公園.
No. 59 Mt. Norikura (乗鞍岳) — 3,026 m
Mt. Norikura (乗鞍岳, のりくらだけ) rises 3,026 m above sea level in Nagano / Gifu. It is No. 59 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 11th highest of the 100. Protected area: 中部山岳国立公園.
No. 60 Mt. Ontake (御嶽山) — 3,067 m
Mt. Ontake (御嶽山, おんたけさん) rises 3,067 m above sea level in Nagano / Gifu. It is No. 60 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 8th highest of the 100.
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 Northern Alps?
16 of the 100, numbered 45–60 in Fukada's book.
What is the highest of the 100 Famous Mountains in Northern Alps?
Hotaka Range (穂高岳) at 3,190 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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