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Japan’s Three Sacred Mountains
Follow Japan’s mountain heritage through Fuji, Tateyama and Hakusan. These revered mountains offer a journey shaped by volcanic landscapes and centuries of pilgrimage.
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Discover Japan’s Three Sacred Mountains
Fuji, Tateyama and Hakusan are linked by their place in Japan’s mountain traditions. Each has a strong identity: Fuji’s volcanic cone is instantly recognisable, Tateyama belongs to the Northern Japan Alps, and Hakusan rises above the forested country of central Honshu. Bringing them together creates a journey with a cultural thread as well as a mountain objective.
The summit map identifies Fuji’s Kengamine high point, Tateyama’s highest summit at Ōnanjiyama and Hakusan’s Gozengamine summit. Tateyama is a group of connected summits rather than one isolated peak, with Oyama carrying particular religious significance. Travel between the three areas is an essential part of planning this itinerary. Tell us how much time you have for the mountains and whether you would like to include the surrounding shrines, towns and landscapes in your visit.
The mountains
The three summits
Mount Fuji — Kengamine
Kengamine is the highest point on Mount Fuji’s summit rim. Fuji is Japan’s highest mountain and a longstanding place of pilgrimage.
Mount Tate (Tateyama) — Ōnanjiyama
Ōnanjiyama is the highest summit of the Tateyama group. Nearby Oyama carries particular religious significance and has a summit shrine.
Mount Haku (Hakusan) — Gozengamine
Gozengamine is Hakusan’s highest summit. Hakusan is one of Japan’s three traditionally sacred mountains alongside Fuji and Tateyama.
Plan your journey
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