Mountain List

Advanced Mountains

57 peaks

Advanced mountains for experienced climbersTsurugi, the Hotaka traverse, Yari, Tanigawa, the Nishi-Hotaka–Oku-Hotaka link and the Daikiretto — featuring sharp rock, chains, long days, tent camps and lingering snow.

Solid gear, conditioning, map and weather judgement, and party management are all required. Many routes are best done with a guide or experienced partner. This list represents the upper end of Japanese hiking — multi-day traverses, technical rock and snow — and is intended for climbers ready for the demands that come with it.