Nihon Hyakumeizan: Tohoku
This guide covers the 14 peaks of Kyuya Fukada's Nihon Hyakumeizan (Japan's 100 Famous Mountains) in Tohoku, (No. 10–23 in the official numbering). The highest is Mt. Chokai at 2,236 m. Numbers follow the order of Fukada's 1964 book, and elevations are from the published list.
No. 10 Mt. Iwaki (岩木山) — 1,625 m
Mt. Iwaki (岩木山, いわきさん) rises 1,625 m above sea level in Aomori. It is No. 10 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 90th highest of the 100. It is the highest peak in Aomori Prefecture. Protected area: 津軽国定公園.
No. 11 Hakkoda Mountains (八甲田山) — 1,584 m
Hakkoda Mountains (八甲田山, はっこうださん) rises 1,584 m above sea level in Aomori. It is No. 11 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 93rd highest of the 100. Protected area: 十和田八幡平国立公園.
No. 12 Mt. Hachimantai (八幡平) — 1,614 m
Mt. Hachimantai (八幡平, はちまんたい) rises 1,614 m above sea level in Iwate / Akita. It is No. 12 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 91st highest of the 100. Protected area: 十和田八幡平国立公園.
No. 13 Mt. Iwate (岩手山) — 2,038 m
Mt. Iwate (岩手山, いわてさん) rises 2,038 m above sea level in Iwate. It is No. 13 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 59th highest of the 100. It is the highest peak in Iwate Prefecture. Protected area: 十和田八幡平国立公園.
No. 14 Mt. Hayachine (早池峰) — 1,917 m
Mt. Hayachine (早池峰, はやちね) rises 1,917 m above sea level in Iwate. It is No. 14 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 72nd highest of the 100. Protected area: 早池峰国定公園.
No. 15 Mt. Chokai (鳥海山) — 2,236 m
Mt. Chokai (鳥海山, ちょうかいさん) rises 2,236 m above sea level in Akita / Yamagata. It is No. 15 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 44th highest of the 100. It is the highest peak in Yamagata Prefecture. Protected area: 鳥海国定公園.
No. 16 Mt. Gassan (月山) — 1,984 m
Mt. Gassan (月山, がっさん) rises 1,984 m above sea level in Yamagata. It is No. 16 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 64th highest of the 100. Protected area: 磐梯朝日国立公園.
No. 17 Mt. Asahi (Yamagata) (朝日岳) — 1,870 m
Mt. Asahi (Yamagata) (朝日岳, あさひだけ) rises 1,870 m above sea level in Yamagata / Niigata. It is No. 17 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 76th highest of the 100. Protected area: 磐梯朝日国立公園.
No. 18 Mt. Zao (蔵王山) — 1,841 m
Mt. Zao (蔵王山, ざおうさん) rises 1,841 m above sea level in Miyagi / Yamagata. It is No. 18 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 77th highest of the 100. It is the highest peak in Miyagi Prefecture. Protected area: 蔵王国定公園.
No. 19 Mt. Iide (飯豊山) — 2,128 m
Mt. Iide (飯豊山, いいでさん) rises 2,128 m above sea level in Yamagata / Fukushima / Niigata. It is No. 19 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 55th highest of the 100. Protected area: 磐梯朝日国立公園.
No. 20 Mt. Azuma (吾妻山) — 2,035 m
Mt. Azuma (吾妻山, あづまさん) rises 2,035 m above sea level in Yamagata / Fukushima. It is No. 20 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 60th highest of the 100. Protected area: 磐梯朝日国立公園.
No. 21 Mt. Adatara (安達太良山) — 1,709 m
Mt. Adatara (安達太良山, あだたらやま) rises 1,709 m above sea level in Fukushima. It is No. 21 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 85th highest of the 100. Protected area: 磐梯朝日国立公園.
No. 22 Mt. Bandai (磐梯山) — 1,816 m
Mt. Bandai (磐梯山, ばんだいさん) rises 1,816 m above sea level in Fukushima. It is No. 22 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 79th highest of the 100. Protected area: 磐梯朝日国立公園.
No. 23 Mt. Aizu-Komagatake (会津駒ヶ岳) — 2,133 m
Mt. Aizu-Komagatake (会津駒ヶ岳, あいづこまがだけ) rises 2,133 m above sea level in Fukushima. It is No. 23 in Kyuya Fukada's book and the 54th highest of the 100. Protected area: 尾瀬国立公園.
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 Tohoku?
14 of the 100, numbered 10–23 in Fukada's book.
What is the highest of the 100 Famous Mountains in Tohoku?
Mt. Chokai (鳥海山) at 2,236 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.
Book a Base near Tohoku
Find hotels near the trailheads and gateway towns for Tohoku.