Japanese Mountains

One of the most famous Japan Mountains is undoubtedly the majestic Mount Fuji, annually visited by hundreds of thousands. Like most Mountains in Japan , the Fuji is both venerated as a shrine as well as a popular tourist attraction because of it's perfect shape and beauty. While it is estimated that around 65% of Japan's island terrain is mountainous, the plains are densely populated and developed. The Japan Mountains are therefore relatively unspoiled and preserved with breathtaking natural features. Honshu's central district, the Chubu, containing 8 prefectures, is the location for some of the tallest Mountains in Japan and some stunning scenery. Other Japan Mountains are the Kanto and Tohuku Regions.

Mountaineering, skiing, hiking and trekking through the Moutains in Japan are popular leisure activities in Japan, both among tourists and locals. Naruhito, the Crown Prince of Japan is also a mountaineering enthusiast. There are a number of Alpine Clubs and regular Hiking Tours organized in the Mountains of Japan , which give evidence to the popularity of these activities. Not just professionals but amateurs also set about to explore the Japan Mountains, most are famed for their beautiful scenery and easy hiking trails.



Some of the tallest Moutains in Japan are-

• Mount Fuji, measuring 3776 m in height
• Mount Kita-dake, which is 3193 m tall
• Mount Hodaka-dake, which measures 3190 m in height
• Mount Aino, which is 3189 m tall
• Mount Yariga-take, which measures 3180 m in height
• Mount Warusawa, which has a height of 3141 m
• Mount Akaishi-dake which has a height of 3120 m
• Mount Karasawa, measuring 3110 m in height
• Mount Kita-hotaka, which has a height of 3106 m
• Mount Mae-hotaka which is 3090 m high
• Mount Ontake, which is 3067 m tall
• Mount Notoridake, measuring 3026 m in height
• Mount Tate-yama, which is 3015 m in height