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Mountains by Region in Yamagata Prefecture

Yamagata Prefecture has four main regions, from north to south: Shonai, Mogami, Murayama, and Okitama. Here are the mountains in each.

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MOUNTAINS IN THE SHONAI REGION OF YAMAGATA

Mt.-Takadate-and-Shimoike-lake-in-Tsuruoka
Whetting your appetite for Wetlands on Takadate-yama (Mt. Takadate)

273 m (896 ft.)

Abandoned Ski Field and Phantom Forest of Tsuchiyu-yama (Mt. Tsuchiyu)

577m (1893 ft.)

Mt. Atsumi in Atsumi Onsen, a quaint Onsen Hot Spring town in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture
Reaching Peak Tranquility: Atsumi-dake (Mt. Atsumi)

736

Yura in Tsuruoka city seen from Mt. Arakura
Mountains of Sakura: Arakura-yama (Mt. Arakura)

307m (1007 ft.)

Mt. Shogadake
Dancing in the Dawn Lilies: Shoga-dake and The Fuji of The North (Mt. Shoga-dake)

1635

Exploring The Yamabushi Trails of Kinbo-zan (Mt. Kinbo)

471m (1545 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
ITO-DAKE (Mt. Ito)

1772m (5813 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
TENGUSUMOTORI-YAMA (Mt. Tengusumotori)

1376m (4514 ft.)

The Autumn Leaves of Mount Taizo
The Epitome of Autumn Leaves in North Japan: Taizo-san (Mt. Taizo)

729m (2391 ft.)

Mt. Haguro's Five Story Pagoda
Why This Tiny Mountain MUST be on Your Japan Itinerary: Haguro-san

414m (1358 ft.)

Mt. Chokai
The Mt. Fuji of North Japan: Chokai-san (Mt. Chokai)

2236m (7335 ft.)

Bananas and Cokes, Leaches and Pit Vipers: Kumanonaga-mine (Mt. Kumanonagamine)

430 m (1411 ft.)

Sanze village near Mt. Fujikura surrounded by green mountains and the blue Sea of Japan can be seen through the trees in the distance through the trees of Mt. Fujikura
Sanze’s Little Helper: Fantastic Fujikura-yama (Mt. Fujikura)

654m (2145 ft.)

The sun sets over the ninth station of Mt. Gassan
Gassan, the Dewa Sanzan’s “Mountain of Death” (Mt. Gassan)

1984

A Jizo statue at the top of Mt. Kyogakura in Sakata
Womb Passes and Monkey Crossings: Kyogakura-san “The Shugendo Peak of Sutras” (Mt. Kyogakura)

474m (1555 ft.)

Mt. Yudono Shrine Gates during the autumn
The Dewa Sanzan’s Mountain of Rebirth: Yudono-san (Mt. Yudono)

1505m (4921. ft.)

Mt. Maya seen from the distance
Mythical Beasts, Buddha’s Mother, and buried Yamabushi treasure? Welcome to Maya-san (Mt. Maya).

1019

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
KASHIWAGI-YAMA (Mt. Kashiwagi)

58m (190. ft.)

Mother. Hunter. Mountain. Hokari-yama (Mt. Hokari)

751m (2463 ft.)

Mt. Ubagatake in autumn
The Widow’s Peak: Ubaga-take (Mt. Ubagatake) of North Japan

1670m (5479 ft.)

Sign on the Nakanomata Trail up Mt. Nihonkoku
The Shogun and The Falcon: How I conquered “Japan”: Nihon-koku (Mt. Nihonkoku)

555

Yozo-san: White Snakes, White Monkeys and Slimy Salamanders (Mt. Yozo)

703m (2306 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
YUNOSAWA-DAKE (Mt. Yunosawadake)

964m (3163 ft.)

MOUNTAINS IN THE MOGAMI REGION OF YAMAGATA

Yozo-san: White Snakes, White Monkeys and Slimy Salamanders (Mt. Yozo)

703m (2306 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
KABU-YAMA (Mt. Kabu)

997m (3270 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
KAMURO-DAKE (Mt. Kamurodake)

1261m (4137 ft.)

A Ryokan (traditional Japanese Inn) at Semi Onsen Hot Spring Resort
Turtles, Tigers, and a Legendary Japanese Character: Kamewari-yama (Mt. Kamewari)

594m (1948 ft.)

Why this mountain is EVERYWHERE in Japan – Murayama Ha-yama (Mt. Hayama (Murayama))

1462m (4796 ft.)

Mt. Yamuki (Yamuki-yama) in Shinjo City
The Medieval Castle and Mighty River of Yamuki-yama (Mt. Yamuki)

206m (675. ft.)

Abandoned Ski Field and Phantom Forest of Tsuchiyu-yama (Mt. Tsuchiyu)

577m (1893 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
KOSHIKI-YAMA (Mt. Koshikiyama)

981m (3218 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
KAMURO-SAN (Mt. Kamurosan)

1365m (4478 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
JIZOMORI-YAMA (JIZO-KURA) (Mt. Jizomori)

594m (1948 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
HIUCHI-DAKE (Mt. Hiuchi)

1238m (4061 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
KAGIKAKE-MORI (Mt. Kagikake)

838m (2749 ft.)

Hiking Japan’s Forgotten Highway: Sabane-yama and Ushu-Kaido (Mt. Sabane)

160m (524. ft.)

Mt. Chokai seen from Mt. Yonetaihei in the winter
Homer Simpson’s Heaven in North Japan: The Donut-shaped Yonetaihei-san (Mt. Yonetaihei)

206m (676 ft.)

Venerable Old Man Mountain — The Mist and Mystery of Okina-san (Mt. Okina)

1075m (3526 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
RYUBA-SAN (Mt. Ryuba)

521m (1709 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
KOMATA-YAMA (Mt. Komata)

1367m (4484 ft.)

The Pyramids of… Japan? — Yakushi-san and The OG Japan content creator (Mt. Yakushi)

437m (1433 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
HACHIMORI-YAMA (Mt. Hachimori)

1098m (3602 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
MOKUZO-YAMA (Mt. Mokuzo)

1026m (3366 ft.)

MOUNTAINS IN THE MURAYAMA REGION OF YAMAGATA

Venerable Old Man Mountain — The Mist and Mystery of Okina-san (Mt. Okina)

1075m (3526 ft.)

Zao-san and Why We Climb Mountains (Mt. Zao)

1841m (6040 ft.) (Kumano-dake)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
Dancing Swan Mountain: MAIZURU-YAMA (Mt. Maizuru)

242m (793. ft.)

Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
SANKICHI-YAMA (Mt. Sankichi)

574m (1883 ft.)

Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
Waterfall Mountain: RYU-ZAN (Mt. Ryu)

1362m (4468 ft.)

Panoramas and picnics under the Sakura: Kita-yama (Mt. Kitayama)

188m (616. ft.)

Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
HIGASHIKUROMORI-YAMA

766m (2513 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
ODO-MORI (Mt. Odomori)

1057m (3467 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
TARUISHI-YAMA (Mt. Taruishi)

1155m (3789 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
OOKA-YAMA (Mt. Ooka)

401m (1315 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
YAMAGATA KAMURO-DAKE (Mt. Kamuro-dake (Yamagata))

1344m (4409 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
SHIRATAKA-YAMA (Mt. Shirataka)

994m (3261 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
Mountain of Intrigue: OMOSHIRO-YAMA (Mt. Omoshiroyama)

1264m (4146 ft.)

Mt. Ubagatake in autumn
The Widow’s Peak: Ubaga-take (Mt. Ubagatake) of North Japan

1670m (5479 ft.)

Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
Upside-down Sake Cup Mountain: SAKAZUKI-YAMA (Mt. Sakazuki)

270m (885. ft.)

Why this mountain is EVERYWHERE in Japan – Murayama Ha-yama (Mt. Hayama (Murayama))

1462m (4796 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
OASAHI-DAKE (Mt. Oasahi)

1871m (6138 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
TAKATORI-YAMA (Mt. Takatori)

271m (889. ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
FUTATSU-MORI (Mt. Futatsumori)

742m (2434ft.)

Mt. Yudono Shrine Gates during the autumn
The Dewa Sanzan’s Mountain of Rebirth: Yudono-san (Mt. Yudono)

1505m (4921. ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
OTAKANE-YAMA (Mt. Otakane)

543m (1781 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
SHOJIGA-TAKE (Mt. Shojigatake)

1482m (4862 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
OHIRA-YAMA (Mt. Ohira)

814m (2670 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
KUROBUSHI-YAMA (Mt. Kurobushi)

1227m (4025 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
TENGUSUMOTORI-YAMA (Mt. Tengusumotori)

1376m (4514 ft.)

Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
Saw Mountain: GANDO-SAN (Mt. Gando)

1484m (4868 ft.)

KOSHIKI-DAKE (Mt. Koshikidake)

1016m (3333 ft.)

Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
Onigiri Rice Ball Mountain: CHITOSE-YAMA (Mt. Chitose)

471m (1545 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
TODONO-SAN (Mt. Todono)

1203 (3946 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
GOSHO-ZAN (Mt. Gosho)

1500m (4921 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
SUISHO-ZAN (Mt. Suisho)

668m (2191 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
Rainmaker Mountain: AMAYOBARI-YAMA (Mt. Amayobari)

906m (2972 ft.)

Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
Phoenix Head Mountain: TORIKABUTO-YAMA (Mt. Torikabuto)

1387m (4550 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
Castle Mountain: SHIRO-YAMA (Mt. Shiroyama, Hasedojo-ato, The Remains of Hasedo Castle)

230m (754. ft.)

Hiking Japan’s Forgotten Highway: Sabane-yama and Ushu-Kaido (Mt. Sabane)

160m (524. ft.)

MOUNTAINS IN THE OKITAMA REGION OF YAMAGATA

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
HIGASHIDAI-TEN (Mt. Higashidaiten)

1928m (6325 ft.)

Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
Tri-Summit Mountain: AKIBA-SAN

561m (1840 ft.)

Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
TOGAMI-YAMA (TOKAMI-YAMA, Mt. Togami/ Tokami)

402m (1318 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
TODONO-SAN (Mt. Todono)

1203 (3946 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
IDE-SAN (Mt. Ide)

2105m (6906 ft.)

Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
Hyakkoku-yama

599m (1965 ft.)

Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
The Shugendo Peak of OKITAMA TENGU-SAN

612m (2007 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
OKITAMA HA-YAMA (Mt. Hayama (Okitama))

1237m (4058 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
OASAHI-DAKE (Mt. Oasahi)

1871m (6138 ft.)

100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata
SHIRATAKA-YAMA (Mt. Shirataka)

994m (3261 ft.)

Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
Winter-only Wonderland: SHIROTARO-YAMA

1003m (3290 ft.)

Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
TOKUAMI-YAMA

788m (2585 ft.)

Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
Tohoku’s Matterhorn: IWAIGAME-YAMA

1417m (4648 ft.)

Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
KUMANO-YAMA

670m (2198 ft.)

Mountains of Yamagata by category

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Mountains famous for wetlands in Yamagata Prefecture
A Ryokan (traditional Japanese Inn) at Semi Onsen Hot Spring Resort
Mountains Famous for Onsen Hot Springs in Yamagata Prefecture
Mountains famous for flora and fauna in Yamagata Prefecture
Mountains with Abandoned Buildings and Old Ruins in Yamagata Prefecture
Mountains Along Ancient Routes of Yamagata Prefecture
Mountains Famous for Castles in Yamagata Prefecture

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