100 Mountains of Japan

 100 Mountains of Japan is a book written in 1964 by Fukada Kyuya that presents a list of his favourite mountains based on historical lists and mountain literature. The criteria he used in choosing his list was a mountain’s grace, historical importance, and individuality. All but two of the mountains are also above 1,500m. In 2014, the University of Hawaii published a high-quality English translation.

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito enjoys mountains and is said to have wanted to climb to the summit of every mountain on Fukada’s list. This made the list popular and people set the same goal of climbing to the top of each of the 100 mountains, much like Munro bagging in Scotland, the 4,000m peaks in the Alps, and the 14ers of Colorado.

Nine of Fukada’s 100 mountains are in Hokkaido.

  • Asahidake (2291m), Tokachidake (2077m), and Tomuraushi (2141m) are all located in central Hokkaido’s Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan’s largest national park. Asahidake is Hokkaido’s tallest mountain.

  • Meakandake (1499m), in the Akan National Park, together with Sharidake (1547m), and Rausudake (1661m), both part of the Shiretoko Mountain range, are in Eastern Hokkaido.

  • Yoteizan (1898m) in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, towers over Niseko and the surrounding Shiribeshi area.

  • Rishirizan (1721m) rises out of the Sea of Japan off the coast of Northwest Hokkaido and forms Rishiri Island.

  • Poroshiridake (2053m) is located deep in the Hidaka Mountains of Southern Hokkaido and considered the most difficult mountain of the 100 to summit.

We offer one day excursions and multi-day trips to climb all nine of Hokkaido’s 100 Mountains of Japan.

Yoteizan

羊蹄山　Mount Yotei

A 50-60,000 year old conical stratovolcano, sometimes referred to as “Ezo Fuji,” whose last eruptions were around 2,500 years ago.

One Day Excursion

A typical schedule for a one day climb:

  • 0430: Pick up guests from their accommodation / Niseko Mountain Guides Lodge

  • 0530: Start hiking

  • 1200: Summit

  • 1700: Return to trailhead and drop off at accommodation in Niseko area

¥100,000 for one or two guests, ¥150,000 for three to four guests. All prices are subject to 10% consumption tax.

Two Day Overnight Hut Stay

Hike up to stay at the Yoteizan Hut for the night with the opportunity to watch the sunrise from the crater rim. A typical schedule for a two day overnight climb:

  • 0700: Pick up guests from their accommodation / Niseko Mountain Guide Lodge

  • 0800: Start hiking

  • 1400: Arrive at the Yoteizan Hut, drop off overnight gear and hike to summit

  • 1800: Dinner

  • 0300: Optional early morning hike to watch sunrise from crater rim above hut

  • 0600: Breakfast

  • 0800: Start descent

  • 1300: Return to trailhead and drop off at accommodation in Niseko area

¥220,000 for one or two guests, ¥280,000 for three to four guests. Backpack and sleeping bag/pad available for rent. All prices are subject to 10% consumption tax.

Asahidake

An active stratovolcano that last erupted in 1739. Current seismic activity is seen as steam rising out of the fumaroles at the base of the mountain near Sugatami Pond.

One Day Excursion

  • 0400: Pick up guests from their accommodation / Niseko Mountain Guides Lodge

  • 0900: Arrive Asahidake Ropeway

  • 1000: Board gondola for Sugatami Station (1600m)

  • 1030: Start hike to summit

  • 1300: Summit

  • 1600: Board gondola to descend to bottom station

  • 2200: Return to accommodation

    ¥140,000 for one or two guests, ¥190,000 for three to four guests. All prices are subject to 10% consumption tax.

3 Summits 4 Days Tour

Asahidake (2291m), Tokachidake (2077m), Tomuraushi (2141m)

Day 1

  • 0835: Pick up guests from Asahikawa airport (also possible from Sapporo or Niseko accommodations)

  • 1020: Board gondola for Sugatami Station (1600m) at Asahidake Ropeway

  • 1300: Summit Asahidake

  • 1600: Board gondola to descend to bottom station at Asahidake Ropeway

  • 1800: Arrive lodging in Tokachidake Onsen area

Day 2

  • 0500: Start climb Tokachidake

  • 0900: Summit Tokachidake

  • 1200: Return to trailhead

  • 1600: Arrive Tomuraushi Onsen

  • 1800: Dinner

Day 3

  • 0400: Start climb Tomuraushi

  • 1100: Summit Tomuraushi

  • 1600: Return to Tomuraushi Onsen

  • 1800: Dinner

Day 4

  • Return to Asahikawa airport. (or Sapporo / Niseko accommodations)




¥400,000 for one guest, ¥250,000/person for two guests, ¥200,000/person for three guests, and ¥175,000/person for four guests. Includes ground transportation, lodging, dinner for three nights and breakfast at Tomuraushi Onsen on Day 3 and 4. All prices are subject to 10% consumption tax.