The 100 Japanese Famous Mountains

The 100 Japanese Famous Mountains

Interested in climbing Japan's mountains? In this guide, I have compiled all of the 100 famous mountains in Japan, organized by region.
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Introduction

There are hundreds and hundreds of mountains in Japan, so it will be difficult to decide where to climb first. Mr. Kyuya Fukada would make a list of only a hundred mountains that are worth climbing. Reaching the peak of all 100 famous mountains in Japan would be a bucket list item. The latest record for quickly climbing all the mountain peaks is reportedly 48 days.

Hokkaido

1. Akan Volcanic Complex (阿寒岳)

Mount Meakan
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雌阿寒岳
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Mt. Akan-Fuji
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阿寒富士
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Mount Oakan
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雄阿寒岳
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Ahorodake
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阿幌岳,
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2. Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group (大雪山)

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Mount Hokuchin
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Mount Hakuun
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Mount Pippu
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Mount Koizumi
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Mount Hokkai
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Mount Nokogiri
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Mount Matsuda
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Mount Ryōun
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Mount Aibetsu
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Mt. Akadake
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Mount Eboshi
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Mount Goshiki
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Mount Midori
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Mt. Kurodake
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Mount Nagayama
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Mount Keigetsu
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3. Mount Poroshiri

Mount Poroshiri
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幌尻岳
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Mount Rausu
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羅臼岳
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Mount Rishiri
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利尻岳
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Mount Shari
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斜里岳
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Mount Tokachi
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十勝岳
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Mount Tomuraushi
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トムラウシ山
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Mount Yōtei
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羊蹄山
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Tohoku Region

Mount Adatara
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安達太良山
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Mount Aizu-Komagatake
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会津駒ヶ岳
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Mount Asahi
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朝日岳
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Azumayama
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吾妻山
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Mount Bandai
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磐梯山
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Mount Chōkai
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鳥海山
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Mount Gassan
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月山
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Mount Hachimantai
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八幡平
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Hakkōda Mountains
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八甲田山
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Mount Hayachine
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早池峰山
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Hiuchi
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燧ヶ岳
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Mount Iide
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飯豊山
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Mount Iwaki
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岩木山
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Mount Iwate
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岩手山
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Mount Zaō
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蔵王山
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Kanto Region

Akagiyama
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赤城山
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Mount Asama
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浅間山
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Mount Azumaya
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四阿山
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Mount Hiragatake
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平ヶ岳
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Mt. Hotaka
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武尊山
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Mount Kumotori
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雲取山
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Mount Kusatsu-Shirane
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草津白根山
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Mount Nantai
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男体山
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Mount Nasu
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那須岳
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Mount Nikkō-Shirane
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日光白根山
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Mount Ryōkami
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両神山
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Mount Shibutsu
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至仏山
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Mount Sukai
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皇海山
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Mount Tanigawa
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谷川岳
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Mount Tanzawa
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丹沢山
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Mount Tsukuba
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筑波山
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Chubu Region

Mount Aino
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間ノ岳
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Mount Akaishi
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赤石岳
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Mount Amagi
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天城山
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Mt. Amakazari
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雨飾山
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Mount Daibosatsu
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大菩薩岳
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Mount Ena
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恵那山
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Mount Fuji
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富士山
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Mt. Goryu
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五竜岳
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Hakusan
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白山
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Mount Hijiri
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聖岳
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Mount Hiuchi
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火打山
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Mount Hōō
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鳳凰山
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Mount Hotaka
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穂高岳
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Mount Jōnen
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常念岳
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Mount Kaikoma
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甲斐駒ヶ岳
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Kasagatake
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笠ヶ岳
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Kashimayarigadake
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鹿島槍ヶ岳
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Mount Kinpu
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金峰山
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Mount Kirigamine
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霧ヶ峰
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Mount Kisokoma
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木曾駒ヶ岳
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Mount Kita
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北岳
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Mount Kobushi
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甲武信ヶ岳
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Mt. Suisho
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水晶岳, also known as Mount Kuro(黒岳)
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Mount Kurobegorō
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黒部五郎岳
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Mt. Makihata
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巻機山
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Mount Mizugaki
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瑞牆山
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Mount Myōkō
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妙高山
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Mount Naeba
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苗場山
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Mount Norikura
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乗鞍岳
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Mount Ontake
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御嶽山
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Mount Senjō
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仙丈ヶ岳
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Mount Shiomi
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塩見岳
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Mount Shirouma
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白馬岳
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Mt. Takatsuma
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高妻山
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Mount Tateshina
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蓼科山
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Mount Tate
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立山
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Mount Tekari
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光岳
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Mount Tsurugi
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剱岳
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Mount Echigo-Komagatake
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魚沼駒ヶ岳
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Mount Utsugi
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空木岳
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Mount Warusawa
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悪沢岳, also known as Mount Arakawa (荒川岳)
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Mt. Washiba
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鷲羽岳
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Mount Yake
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焼岳
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Mount Yakushi
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薬師岳
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Mount Yari
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槍ヶ岳
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Southern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group
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八ヶ岳
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Utsukushigahara
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美ヶ原
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Western Japan

Mt. Arashima
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荒島岳
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Mount Aso
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阿蘇山
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Daisen
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大山
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Mount Ibuki
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伊吹山
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Mount Ishizuchi
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石鎚山
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Kaimondake Volcano
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開聞岳
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Mount Kirishima
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霧島山
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Kujurenzan
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Mount Kujū(九重山) or KokonoeMount Miyanoura(宮之浦岳)
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Mount Ōdaigahara
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大台ヶ原山
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Mount Ōmine
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大峰山
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Mount Sobo
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祖母山
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Mount Tsurugi
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剣山
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Your Trustworthy Japan Travel Guide Hello! My name is Arisa, and I am a Japan-based travel enthusiast dedicated to making your journey through Japan unforgettable. With 8 years of experience living in Japan, I have immersed myself in the culture, history, and hidden gems of this incredible country. I specialize in guiding tours and providing tour assistance in the vibrant cities of Kobe, Himeji, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Shiga, and Wakayama. If you're looking for a guided experience or need help organizing your itinerary, I will ensure that your trip is smooth and enjoyable. To assist you further, I've created both free and paid destination guides. These resources are designed to help you navigate and enjoy Japan's diverse attractions. Feel free to reach out for any travel assistance or inquiries. Let's make your Japanese adventure a reality!
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