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  • Mt. Tenran
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    Saitama Pref. Hannoushi Hannou
    "A mountain located in Hanno, Hanno City. The mountain was once known as ""Mt. Atago,"" ""Mt. Rakan,"" and other names, but was christened with its current name when Emperor Meiji made a visit to the area. The mountain stands less than 200 meters above sea level but its peak offers a great view and it's a popular hiking trail for beginners."
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  • Mt. Shirataki
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    Hiroshima Pref. Onomichishi Innoshimashigeichou
    It is a rocky mountain 226.9 meters above sea level that is located in Innoshima in Onomichi City. It is known to be one of the foremost viewpoints among the Shimanami Sea Route, and from the top of the mountain there is a 360-degree outlook to the Innoshima-ohashi Bridge and surrounding islands. Also on the top of the mountain is the Kannon temple built by Yoshimitsu Murakami, the 6th generation owner of the Innoshima Murakami Navy. The 700 stone figures of Buddha made by Denroku Kashihara, the founder of the Ikkankyo religion and his disciples are a highlight.
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  • Komezuka
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    Kumamoto Pref. Asoshi Nagakusa
    A 954 meter tall mountain. Although small, the mountain’s shape is quite lovely; the crater at the top is the remains of a volcanic caldera. Verdant in early summer and desolate in winter, the mountain is popular for its highly seasonal appearance.
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  • Mt. Nyugasa
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    Fujimi-cho, Suwa-gun, Nagano Prefecture
    This mountain is in the northernmost part of the Akaishi Mountains and has an altitude of 1,955 meters. Experience the grandeur of nature and a sweeping view of the Southern Alps (Akaishi Mountains), Mt. Yatsugatake, and even Mt. Fuji in the distance.
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  • Mt. Oyama (Aburi Mountain)
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    Kanagawa prefecture Isehara-shi, Atsugi-shi, Hadano-shi
    This mountain with an elevation of 1,252 meters is one of Japan's Top 300 Mountains, and being it sits on the borders of Isehara, Hadano, and Atsugi cities, it has also selected as one of the Kanto Region Top 100 Mountains. This spot, with a panoramic view of Mt. Fuiji, Eno Island, and the sky rise buildings in downtown Tokyo, is also enjoyed by visitors for its beautiful autumn foliage and nightscapes. Many visitors take the Oyama cable car to midway point and then enjoy hiking the rest of the way.
    Mt. Oyama (Aburi Mountain) image
  • Mt. Myoken
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    Hyougo Pref. Kawanishishi Kurokawa Okuyama
    A small, 660-meter mountain straddling the border between Hyogo Prefecture, Osaka Prefecture, and Kyoto Prefecture. The Nose Myokendo Temple is located at the top of the mountain, which boasts a long history as an object of mountain worship. The Nose Railway Myoken Line can take visitors from the base of the mountain to the temple. There are also hiking courses which lead to the top plus a cable car and lift, making it easy for visitors to enjoy the mountain's seasonal scenery. The mountain is dotted with leisure facilities, including a barbecue terrace, footbath, playground, and small forest railroad. This charming outdoor destination is fun for everyone, from children to senior citizens.
  • Mt. Showashinzan
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    Hokkaido Usugunsoubetsuchou Shouwashinzan
    This volcano in Sobetsu-cho, Usu County is designated a Japanese Special Natural Monument. The area also has the Usu Mountain Cable Car, souvenir shops, restaurants and other tourist facilities. The Masao Mimatsu Museum at the foot of the mountain displays measurement tools and pictures describing the birth and growth of the mountain.
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  • Mt. Miwa
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    Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture
    This mountain located in Miwa, Sakurai City is the tutelary deity of the Ohmiwa Jinja Shrine that sits in its foothills. The mountain has been a destination for the faithful since ancient times due its enshrinement of the Shinto god Omononushi-no-Okami. It is described in historical records such as the Kojiki and the Nihon Shoki and also appears in many classic Japanese poems. Access to the mountain is currently only granted for the purpose of worshipping at the shrine (Visitors must sign in at Saijinja Shrine, an auxiliary shrine on the grounds of Ohmiwa Jinja Shrine.).
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  • Mt. Naeba
    Travel / Tourism
    Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumagunyuzawamachi Mikuni
    This volcano stands 2,145 meters tall at the boundary between Niigata and Nagano Prefectures. Located in Joshinetsu-Kogen National Park at its summit is Ime-jinja Shrine which has long drawn those looking to befriend the god of rice cultivation. Near the summit spreads a wetland where you can see all sorts of beautiful alpine plants including the Miyama-bulrush. This beauty has led to the area being selected by the Ministry of the Environment as one of Japan's 500 important wetlands. During the winter the ski-slope at the foot of the mountain draws lots of visitors. Different mountain climbing routes are being developed and between late-June and mid-October lots of mountain climbing visitors flock to the mountain.
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  • Mt. Ikoma
    Travel / Tourism
    Nara Ikoma-shi Nabatacho Onitoricho Hoka
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  • Mt. Atago
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    Kyoto Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto
    This 924-meter high mountain is located in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto. It can be climbed year-round, and is crowded with local climbers. At the peak sits Atago Shrine, famous for being visited by Mitsuhide Akechi. On every July 31st, many pilgrims visit the shrine for the Sennichi Mairi (1,000-day pilgrimage) to seek 1,000 days-worth of protection.
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  • Mount Horaiji
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    Aichi Pref. Shinshiroshi Kadoya Houraiji
    Mt. Horaiji is a mountain rising 695 meters above sea level in Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture. The temple on the mountain is said to have been opened by the ascetic Rishu Sennin in 702. The mountain is designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty and a Natural Monument. The area is inhabited by a species of scops owl known as the Eurasian scops owl, or when the name is literally translated means ‘sound of the Buddha’. It is also famous for its beautiful autumn leaves. At the top of the 1,425 stone steps leading up from the foot of the mountain is the ancient Horaiji Temple. Halfway up is the Gate of Deva, built by the third Tokugawa Shogun, Idemitsu, and now an Important Cultural Property of the country. One of the sights to look out for is the umbrella shaped cedar tree, 60 meters tall and 800 years old.
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  • Mt. Iwaki
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    Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture
    This is a 1,625 meter high double volcano known as Aomori Prefecture’s highest. There is a toll road leading near to Mt. Iwaki’s eighth station, the Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline, as well as a lift to the Mt. Chokai crater, so it’s perfect for an easy climb and relaxing walk. The peak offers a view of the Hakkoda Mountain Range, Shichiri-Nagahama beach and, if the weather is good, all the way to Matsumaezaki in Hokkaido.
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  • Mt. Omuro
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    Yamanashi Pref. Minamitsurugundoushimura
    This mountain was designated as a national Natural Monument in 2010 by the central government for being a classic example of a monogenetic volcano. The dormant volcano, which features a 300 meter-wide mortar-shaped crater at its 580 meter-tall peak, is completely covered in thatch. One of the Eight Sights of Ito, the mountain is famous for the cherry blossom grove at its foot and for the yamayaki (mountain burning) ritual held on the second Sunday of February each year.
  • Mt. Kumotori
    Travel / Tourism
    Tokyo, Saitama, Yamanashi Prefecture
    A mountain located on the border between the prefectures of Tokyo, Saitama, and Yamanashi. 2,017 meters tall, it is the tallest mountain in Tokyo. Climbing routes include a route on the Okutama side and a route starting at Mitsumine-jinja Shrine in Chichibu. From the summit, you can enjoy a commanding view of Mt. Fuji and other surrounding mountains. Whichever route you take, it is difficult to reach the top of the mountain in a single day, and most climbers aiming for the summit choose to spend a night at Sanjo no Yu, Kumotorisansou, or another lodging facility on the mountain.
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  • Mt. Ibukiyama
    Travel / Tourism
    Shiga Pref. Maibarashi Ueno
    A mountain located in Maibara City. Situated on the border between Gifu Prefecture and Shiga Prefecture, the mountain is 1,377 meters high, making it the highest mountain in Shiga. A historically important mountain which even appears in such ancient records as the “Kojiki” and the “Nihon shoki,” since ancient times the mountain has also been seen as sacred and is deeply connected to the Shugendo syncretic faith. The mountain boasts abundant natural beauty, including flower fields at its peak designated a National Natural Monument; visitors to the summit can get a sweeping view of Lake Biwa and Mt. Hiei.
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  • Mt. Kakuda
    Travel / Tourism
    Niigata Prefecture Nishi-ku, Niigata City
    This 481.7-meter mountain is located in Nishikan Ward, Niigata City. It has the designated Sado-Yahiko-Yoneyama Quasi-National Park, with abundant nature that allows visitors to observe much of the vegetation that grows naturally in the prefecture, including flowers such as Primula modesta and Asian fawnlily, which bloom in the spring. There are seven maintained mountain trails here, and visitors can see the Sea of Japan and Sado Island from the summit.
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  • Mt. Kurodake
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Kamikawagunkamikawachou Sounkyou
    One of the mountains of the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group in Hokkaido. The mountain is known as the first location in Japan where autumn foliage starts appearing. 1,984 meters tall, it's even taller than the Japan Alps. Gentle ridges slope away from the mountain's top and the area above 1,800 meters is a vast habitat for alpine plants. A large ropeway line connects Sounkyo Onsen to the mountain's fifth station 1,300 meters above sea level. From there, there's a pair lift that will take you to the seventh station 1,520 meters up, making it easy to enjoy the alpine scenery.
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  • Jododaira
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukushima Pref. Fukushimashi Tsuchiyuonsenmachi Washakurayama
    Jododaira is a subalpine plateau on Washikurayama, Tsuchiyu Onsen Town, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture. The coniferous forest and marshland creates a unique landscape. The visitors center is the central location for their five trekking courses which vary from a 20-minute walk to hikes that can take a few hours. There is an observatory that is open every Wednesday and Saturday evening for star gazing. The road is closed from late October to early April due to snow.
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  • Mt. Nantai
    Travel / Tourism
    Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Chugushi
    A 2,486 meter tall mountain located on the north bank of Lake Chuzenji in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. Long revered as a holy mountain, the rear shrine of Nikko Futarasan-jinja Shrine is located at the top. Lake Chuzenji, a popular tourist destination for those visiting Nikko, was created through the mountain's volcanic activity.
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