Ibuki 1377m is a very snowy and cold but easy winter hike reachable as a dayhike from Nagoya. There are some steeper sections at the top...

Nakadake 1791m and the volcanic Kujurenzan mountain range make for an easy and scenic dayhike from Beppu or Yufuin. The whole plateau has many trails and small peaks and it can be made shorter or longer or even turned into an overnight hike with a stay at Hokkein Onsen Sanso. There are also multiple different trailheads to start, most people start from Makinoto pass. ⏲︎ Time: 5-6h ✎ Kanji: 九重山 ⚲ Location: Kyushu ↔ Distance: 11.2km ✮ Difficulty: Easy ᨒ Elevation Gain

Kisokomagatake 2,956m is an intermediate winter hike and an easy summer hike. The ropeway significantly reduces the amount of elevation gain in both seasons, making the ascent much more accessible. It’s a great option if you want to reach high altitude and enjoy expansive views without spending hours climbing through forest. The mountain is also well suited for practising with crampons and an ice axe. However, avalanche risk can be high in winter, so conditions should be chec