Recommended songs about mountains: classic and popular tracks for mountaineering and mountain songs
Mountains are popular spots that people of all ages—from children to seniors—can enjoy through activities like climbing and hiking.
When you take in the majestic scenery and beautiful nature, your mind and body feel refreshed, and everyday worries and stress can start to seem small—you might even wonder, “Why was I so worried in the first place?”
In this article, we’ll introduce songs themed around mountains.
It’s packed with tracks you’ll want to sing with friends in the mountains and songs you’ll want to listen to before a hike.
By listening, you might get a sense of why so many people are so captivated by mountains.
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Recommended songs about mountains: classic and popular tracks for mountaineering and mountain songs (21–30)
Mountain WaltzSakushi: Kayama Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira
There are many children’s songs about mountains, and among them, “Yama no Waltz” is one of the classics.
It has also been sung on the hugely popular E-Tele children’s program “Okaasan to Issho,” so it’s likely a familiar tune even for little kids.
In the lyrics, different animals arrive at the mountain kindergarten at different times of day, making it perfect for helping children learn how to tell time.
Higurashi MountainInagaki Junichi
Junichi Inagaki debuted in 1982 and became a hit singer.
“Higurashi-yama” was included as the B-side to his debut single “Ame no Regret.” It’s a ballad set on a cold winter mountain, with a poignant feel created by the melody and his vocals.
The song is also included on his first album, 246:3AM.
Recommended songs about mountains: classic and popular tracks about mountaineering and mountain songs (31–40)
Fujiyama MamaYukimura Izumi
This song, Fujiyama Mama, was written early in the career of American songwriter Earl Solomon Burroughs, also known as Jack Hammer.
It became a hit as it was passed down and performed by many singers, and its title led to numerous covers by Japanese musicians as well.
Among the most famous is Izumi Yukimura’s version, whose lyrics interweave Japanese and English to convey the powerful presence of Mount Fuji.
hometownshouka
Blue mountains, pure waters, and memories of childhood play.
The gentle melody that wraps these scenes of a beloved hometown, along with feelings for family and friends living far away, holds a universal appeal that resonates with everyone.
First published in 1914 as a Ministry of Education school song, this piece was created by Tatsuyuki Takano and Teiichi Okano, vividly reflecting the rural landscapes and lifestyles of Japan at the time.
It was sung at the closing ceremony of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, moving countless people.
Its simple, memorable melody in G major and triple meter continues to be sung at life’s milestones, such as graduation and coming-of-age ceremonies.
With lyrics and melody that evoke nostalgia, it is truly a song that stands by all who live away from their hometowns—a work that can be said to symbolize the heart of Japan.
Mount HarunaMizumori Kaori
The singer is Kaori Mizumori, an enka performer known as the Queen of Local Songs for singing many tracks that feature place names.
Because of this, she also serves as a goodwill and tourism ambassador in various regions.
The song title, Mount Haruna, refers to a mountain in Gunma Prefecture in the Kanto region.
In conclusion
We introduced some mountain songs. Did you find any you’d like to sing with your companions while climbing or hiking? There may have been some songs you weren’t familiar with. Mountain songs express a variety of feelings toward the mountains. If you have plans to go climbing or hiking, why not listen to them beforehand?