100 Famous Mountains of Yamanashi
The 100 Famous Mountains of Yamanashi (山梨百名山, Yamanashi Hyakumeizan) are a list of 100 famous mountains in Yamanashi, selected in 1997 by the Yamanashi prefecture. When the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains are looking a little bit out of reach, Tokyo-dwellers might find the Yamanashi 100 to be a bit more of an accessible option.
Being in Yamanashi, some of these mountains also have great views of Mt Fuji! To date, I've climbed 32/100.
Mt Mitsutoge (三つ峠)
new ✨A hiking course that takes you up above Lake Kawaguchiko for a great Mt Fuji view, before you descend back down to the lake.
When to climb April to mid-December
A great low-elevation mountain to climb in the colder months, with views of Mt Fuji.
When to climb November - May
One of the mountains near Lake Kawaguchiko, with great views from the Fujiyama Twin Terrace deck.
When to climb September - January, April - June
The highest peak in the Yatsugatake mountain range. Possible as a "day" hike from Tokyo if you don't mind taking an overnight bus. Otherwise expect a night's stay in a tent or mountain hut.
When to climb Late May - mid-October
The highest mountain in Tokyo. The standard 20km course is overnight and the trail is long, but if you're fast a day hike is possible.
When to climb April - December
One of the mountains right next to Lake Yamanaka-ko, giving you a great opportunity to see Mt Fuji up close.
When to climb October - January, March - May
Short course, easily accessible from Tokyo, and great views of Mt Fuji if you are lucky.
When to climb Mid-April - December
A bit on the harder side as a day trip, with a 3.5 hour drive from Tokyo, but the course was easier than I expected as the elevation gain is not too steep. Taking public transport will require you to spend the night at the mountain hut.
Although the course distance is short, it is deceptively hard as there are some steep climbs. Can be combined with the nearby Mt Kinpu as an overnight camping trip.