Koyaban: Keepers of the Mountain
Jan 09, 2026 · 1h 25m
Director
Shinya FukazawaOverview
Journey through Japan's Yatsugatake mountain range, spanning Nagano and Yamanashi, alongside renowned mountain photographer Tetsuo Kikuchi. Captured by filmmakers devoted to the mountains, the film presents breathtaking imagery and an intimate portrait of the koyaban-mountain lodge keepers whose quiet yet powerful lives leave a lasting impression. Shaped by nature and guided by a rhythm beyond human control, the koyaban's voices quietly resonate with us, reflecting on how we live today.
Cast of Koyaban: Keepers of the Mountain
Crew of Koyaban: Keepers of the Mountain
About Koyaban: Keepers of the Mountain
What is Koyaban: Keepers of the Mountain about?
Journey through Japan's Yatsugatake mountain range, spanning Nagano and Yamanashi, alongside renowned mountain photographer Tetsuo Kikuchi. Captured by filmmakers devoted to the mountains, the film presents breathtaking imagery and an intimate portrait of the koyaban-mountain lodge keepers whose quiet yet powerful lives leave a lasting impression. Shaped by nature and guided by a rhythm beyond…
When was Koyaban: Keepers of the Mountain released?
Koyaban: Keepers of the Mountain was released on January 9, 2026.
How long is Koyaban: Keepers of the Mountain?
Koyaban: Keepers of the Mountain runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
Who directed Koyaban: Keepers of the Mountain?
Koyaban: Keepers of the Mountain was directed by Shinya Fukazawa.
Who is in the cast of Koyaban: Keepers of the Mountain?
The cast of Koyaban: Keepers of the Mountain includes Tetsuo Kikuchi (Self), Koji Higashino (Narrator (voice)) and Maki Issô (Narrator (voice)).