Nihon Hyakumeizan: Northern Kanto & Echigo
This guide covers the 20 peaks of Kyuya Fukada's Nihon Hyakumeizan (Japan's 100 Famous Mountains) in Northern Kanto & Echigo, (No. 24–43 in the official numbering). The highest is Mt. Nikko-Shirane at 2,578 m. Numbers follow the order of Fukada's 1964 book, and elevations are from the published list.
No. 24 Mt. Nasu (那須岳) — 1,917 m
Mt. Nasu (那須岳, なすだけ) rises 1,917 m above sea level in Fukushima / Tochigi. It is No. 24 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 73rd highest of the 100. Protected area: 日光国立公園.
No. 25 Mt. Echigo-Komagatake (魚沼駒ヶ岳) — 2,003 m
Mt. Echigo-Komagatake (魚沼駒ヶ岳, うおぬまこまがたけ) rises 2,003 m above sea level in Niigata. It is No. 25 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 63rd highest of the 100. Protected area: 越後三山只見国定公園.
No. 26 Mt. Hiragatake (平ヶ岳) — 2,141 m
Mt. Hiragatake (平ヶ岳, ひらがたけ) rises 2,141 m above sea level in Niigata / Gunma. It is No. 26 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 53rd highest of the 100. Protected area: 越後三山只見国定公園.
No. 27 Mt. Makihata (巻機山) — 1,967 m
Mt. Makihata (巻機山, まきはたやま) rises 1,967 m above sea level in Niigata / Gunma. It is No. 27 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 67th highest of the 100.
No. 28 Mt. Hiuchigatake (燧岳) — 2,356 m
Mt. Hiuchigatake (燧岳, ひうちだけ) rises 2,356 m above sea level in Fukushima. It is No. 28 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 40th highest of the 100. It is the highest peak in Fukushima Prefecture. Protected area: 尾瀬国立公園.
No. 29 Mt. Shibutsu (至仏山) — 2,228 m
Mt. Shibutsu (至仏山, しぶつさん) rises 2,228 m above sea level in Gunma. It is No. 29 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 46th highest of the 100. Protected area: 尾瀬国立公園.
No. 30 Mt. Tanigawa (谷川岳) — 1,977 m
Mt. Tanigawa (谷川岳, たにがわだけ) rises 1,977 m above sea level in Niigata / Gunma. It is No. 30 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 66th highest of the 100. Protected area: 上信越高原国立公園.
No. 31 Mt. Amakazari (雨飾山) — 1,963 m
Mt. Amakazari (雨飾山, あまかざりやま) rises 1,963 m above sea level in Niigata / Nagano. It is No. 31 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 68th highest of the 100. Protected area: 妙高戸隠連山国立公園.
No. 32 Mt. Naeba (苗場山) — 2,145 m
Mt. Naeba (苗場山, なえばさん) rises 2,145 m above sea level in Niigata / Nagano. It is No. 32 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 50th highest of the 100. Protected area: 上信越高原国立公園.
No. 33 Mt. Myoko (妙高山) — 2,454 m
Mt. Myoko (妙高山, みょうこうさん) rises 2,454 m above sea level in Niigata. It is No. 33 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 39th highest of the 100. Protected area: 妙高戸隠連山国立公園.
No. 34 Mt. Hiuchi (火打山) — 2,462 m
Mt. Hiuchi (火打山, ひうちやま) rises 2,462 m above sea level in Niigata. It is No. 34 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 37th highest of the 100. Protected area: 妙高戸隠連山国立公園.
No. 35 Mt. Takatsuma (高妻山) — 2,353 m
Mt. Takatsuma (高妻山, たかつまやま) rises 2,353 m above sea level in Niigata / Nagano. It is No. 35 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 42nd highest of the 100. Protected area: 妙高戸隠連山国立公園.
No. 36 Mt. Nantai (男体山) — 2,486 m
Mt. Nantai (男体山, なんたいさん) rises 2,486 m above sea level in Tochigi. It is No. 36 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 35th highest of the 100. Protected area: 日光国立公園.
No. 37 Mt. Nikko-Shirane (奥白根山) — 2,578 m
Mt. Nikko-Shirane (奥白根山, おくしらねさん) rises 2,578 m above sea level in Tochigi / Gunma. It is No. 37 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 32nd highest of the 100. It is the highest peak in Tochigi Prefecture and the highest peak in Gunma Prefecture. Protected area: 日光国立公園.
No. 38 Mt. Sukai (皇海山) — 2,144 m
Mt. Sukai (皇海山, すかいさん) rises 2,144 m above sea level in Tochigi / Gunma. It is No. 38 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 51st highest of the 100. Protected area: 日光国立公園.
No. 39 Mt. Hotaka (Gunma) (武尊山) — 2,158 m
Mt. Hotaka (Gunma) (武尊山, ほたかやま) rises 2,158 m above sea level in Gunma. It is No. 39 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 49th highest of the 100.
No. 40 Mt. Akagi (赤城山) — 1,828 m
Mt. Akagi (赤城山, あかぎやま) rises 1,828 m above sea level in Gunma. It is No. 40 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 78th highest of the 100.
No. 41 Mt. Kusatsu-Shirane (草津白根山) — 2,171 m
Mt. Kusatsu-Shirane (草津白根山, くさつしらねさん) rises 2,171 m above sea level in Gunma. It is No. 41 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 48th highest of the 100. Protected area: 上信越高原国立公園.
No. 42 Mt. Azumaya (四阿山) — 2,354 m
Mt. Azumaya (四阿山, あずまやさん) rises 2,354 m above sea level in Gunma / Nagano. It is No. 42 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 41st highest of the 100. Protected area: 上信越高原国立公園.
No. 43 Mt. Asama (浅間山) — 2,568 m
Mt. Asama (浅間山, あさまやま) rises 2,568 m above sea level in Gunma / Nagano. It is No. 43 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 33rd highest of the 100. Protected area: 上信越高原国立公園.
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 Northern Kanto & Echigo?
20 of the 100, numbered 24–43 in Fukada's book.
What is the highest of the 100 Famous Mountains in Northern Kanto & Echigo?
Mt. Nikko-Shirane (奥白根山) at 2,578 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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