Majestic Mountains and Alpine Huts
Yamanashi Prefecture hosts many of Japan's most significant elevations, including the iconic Mount Fuji and the Southern Alps' highest peak, Mount Kitadake. This collection features prominent summits like Mount Senjo and Mount Kumotori, alongside specific topographical points like Kengamine, the highest point in Japan. To support multi-day climbs, the list includes high-altitude alpine huts such as Chojo Fuji Kan and Yakushi-dake Goya, which provide essential shelter and supplies for hikers traversing these rugged volcanic and granite terrains.
A Mount Fuji
One of Japan's Three Holy Mountains, this is also the country's highest mountain.
B Mt. Kitadake
Mount Kita is a mountain of the Akaishi Mountains−"Southern Alps", in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
C Mt. Kumotori
Mount Kumotori stands at the boundary of Tokyo, Saitama, and Yamanashi Prefectures on the island of Honshū, Japan.
D Kengamine
The highest peak of Mount Fuji and the highest point in Japan, reaching an elevation of 3,776 meters on the southwestern edge of the crater.
E Mt. Senjogatake
Mount Senjō is a 3,032.6-metre-high mountain on the border of Minami-Alps, Yamanashi, and Ina, Nagano, in Japan.
F obelisk;Mt. Jizogatake
Mount Hōō is located in the western portion of Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
G Mt. Yakushigadake
Mount Hōō is located in the western portion of Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
H Kannongadake
Mount Hōō is located in the western portion of Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
I Mt. Notori
Mount Nōtori, or Nōtoridake, is one of the major peaks in the northern Akaishi Mountains, along with Mount Kita and Mount Aino.
J Mt. Koganezawa
A 2,014-meter peak on the border of Otsuki and Koshu cities. It is the highest point in Otsuki and is designated as one of the Yamanashi 100 Mountains.
K 九鬼山
A 970-meter mountain in Otsuki City, recognized as one of the Yamanashi 100 Mountains and part of the Twelve Grant Mountains of Otsuki.
L Mt. Gongen
A peak in the southern Yatsugatake Mountains within the Yatsugatake-Chūshin Kōgen Quasi-National Park, known for its rocky terrain and views of the Southern Alps.
M Mount Mikuni
Located at the western end of the Tanzawa Mountains, this peak marks the triple border of Kanagawa, Yamanashi, and Shizuoka Prefectures.
N Mt. Kokushigatake
A 2,592-meter mountain on the border of Yamanashi and Nagano Prefectures, situated within the Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park.
O Mt. Shoto
A 990-meter peak on the Sasa Ridge that forms the border between Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Yamanashi. It marks the northernmost point of Kanagawa Prefecture.
Chojo Fuji Kan
An alpine hut located at the summit of Mount Fuji, providing seasonal accommodation and meals for climbers near the Fujinomiya trail head.
Yakushi-dake Goya
A mountain lodge situated near the summit of Mount Yakushi, serving hikers traversing the Phoenix Mountain (Hōō-sanzan) ridge.
Munatsuki-Edoya
A mountain hut located at the 8.5 station of Mount Fuji, where the Fujinomiya and Gotemba climbing trails meet.
Original 8th Station Tomoe-kan
Located at 3,400 meters on the Yoshida and Subashiri trails, this hut offers lodging and supplies for climbers approaching the Mount Fuji summit.
Hinode-kan
A mountain hut at the 7th station of the Yoshida Trail on Mount Fuji, positioned for viewing the sunrise above the clouds.
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