Mt. Iozen is a 939m mountain straddling Ishikawa and Toyama Prefectures. It is a collective name for a mountain massif including Mt. Shirahage, Mt. Oku-Iozan, and Mt. Mae-Iozan. The highest point, Mt. Oku-Iozan, has a first-class triangulation point. Mt. Iozen is designated as one of Japan’s 300 Famous Mountains and the New 100 Famous Flower Mountains.
The nearest trailhead is the Iozan Sports Center-mae bus stop, accessible by bus from Kanazawa Station.
Access to the Trailhead
1. Going: Kanazawa Sta. → Iozan Sports Center-mae
From Kanazawa Station East Exit bus stop, take the bus bound for Iozan Sports Center-mae (via Kanazawa University Hospital or direct) and get off at the last stop, Iozan Sports Center-mae.
Travel time: approx. 60 min
Fare: 410 yen
Bus Timetable: Kanazawa Sta. to Iozan Sports Center-mae
| Kanazawa Sta. | Iozan Sports Center-mae |
|---|---|
| 7:49 | 8:49 |
| 13:11 | 14:11 |
| 16:01 | 17:01 |
| Kanazawa Sta. | Iozan Sports Center-mae |
|---|---|
| 7:49 | 8:43 |
| 15:41 | 16:41 |
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2. Return: Iozan Sports Center-mae → Kanazawa Sta.
From Iozan Sports Center-mae bus stop, take the bus bound for Kanazawa Station.
Travel time: approx. 60 min
Fare: 410 yen
Bus Timetable: Iozan Sports Center-mae to Kanazawa Sta.
| Iozan Sports Center-mae | Kanazawa Sta. |
|---|---|
| 8:55 | 9:55 |
| 14:13 | 15:13 |
| 17:05 | 18:05 |
| Iozan Sports Center-mae | Kanazawa Sta. |
|---|---|
| 8:55 | 9:54 |
| 17:05 | 18:04 |
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