Introduction

Welcome to Mountains in Japan!

Do you plan to visit the Japanese mountains or enjoy Japanese nature?
If you do, this site is for you, based on the mountains I have visited.

Don’t worry, Japanese mountains are relatively easy to conquer because they are lower in altitude than the European Alps or the American Rocky Mountains, and I have taken care to provide plenty of easy hikes.
But remember, they are still mountains, which means, you can easily get lost or encounter wild animals (such as bears).

According to the National Police Agency, 342 people died because of mountain accidents in 2019, so prepare appropriate equipment even if you plan to hike an easy mountain path. At minimum, you should have a map and bottles of water.

You may wonder how you can procure equipment in Japan. Here are some recommended articles on the topic:

Geography of Japan
Transportation in Japan
Preparation to climb

While you are here, you can head over to my mountain reports and look for a mountain that matches your preference.
You can also enjoy the beautiful photos of Japan that I took during my excursions.

I hope that you have many awesome experiences in the Japanese wilderness and forge memories that will last a lifetime!