Utsugidake 2864m is a beautiful and strenuous dayhike in the central alps. It's possible year-round with winter hiking gear and there are...

Mitakesan to Odakesan to Okutama is a nice dayhike from Tokyo easily reachable by public transportation. It's a bit more challenging than...

Fujisan 3776m is Japans most famous hike and relatively easy if you are resonably fit and the weather is good. Described here is the...