Nature & Hike · Maibara
Mount Ibuki 伊吹山
Shiga's highest peak (1,377 m), famous for summer wildflowers and views over Lake Biwa.
PriceFree
Getting thereOmi-Nagaoka Station (JR), bus to Ibukiyama-tozanguchi
Time neededFull day
Best timeJuly-August
AddressMaibara, Shiga
About
Mount Ibuki straddles the Shiga-Gifu border and is one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. Its limestone summit meadows are known for hundreds of alpine flower species in July-August, and the summit looks over Lake Biwa. The Ibukiyama Driveway runs close to the top from the Gifu side.
Highlights
- Summer wildflower meadows
- Lake Biwa views
- 100 Famous Mountains
- Legend of Yamato Takeru
Tips
- Check trail status: the main southern climbing trail was closed after 2023 landslides
- Driveway open roughly April-November
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