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Shiga

Mount Ibuki

Mountain ViewsAlpine FlowersHiking

A 1,377-metre mountain on the Shiga–Gifu border known for broad summit grassland, alpine flowers and views over Lake Biwa. As of 2026, entry from the Maibara-side base trail is prohibited after major slope damage; use only officially open access such as the seasonal driveway summit area.

Best time to visit: Jul–Aug – Summit alpine flowers · Oct–Nov – Late mountain colour

⚠ Mount Ibuki: entry from the Maibara-side base trail is prohibited. Use only officially open access and check current notices.
Top of Mount Ibuki
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Top of Mount IbukiReference photo · selected conditions are not photographed yet

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Weather for your date

Today shows live hourly weather. Future dates show the best available report.

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10°C

Partly cloudy

💧 29% rain chance · wind 2 km/h

Hourly forecast

🌧️10°💧 29%
🌧️10°💧 23%
☁️10°💧 18%
🌧️9°💧 16%
🌤️11°💧 24%
🌤️12°💧 34%
🌤️14°💧 45%
🌤️15°💧 52%

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Packing checklist

  • Also useful: Warm windproof mountain layer, Waterproof hiking shoes

Parking

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Directions to Mount Ibuki

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A DIFFERENT JAPAN, EVERY MONTH

When to see this place

Typical viewing windows. Weather and bloom dates vary each year; these are not live forecasts.

AUTUMN · DAY

October–November · Late mountain colour

Autumn scenery is possible before winter access closes, but exact timing and road operation depend on elevation and weather.

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Suitability

Stroller: Not recommended

Nursing room: Not available

Noise level: quiet

Kids: Use only open routes; exposed mountain paths and sudden weather require suitable footwear and supervision.

Rules

Fire: no fire

Drones: permit required

Coordinates

35.4178, 136.4063

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Nearby places

Within 30 km, closest first.

Shiga

Hikone Castle

A historic castle above Hikone, with an original keep and views toward Lake Biwa. Allow for steep castle stairs and slopes; check access arrangements for your group.

21 km away
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Sources, photo credits and verification

Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-09-26