Mt. Ibuki-yama (伊吹山)

Mount Ibuki (伊吹山 Ibuki-yama) is the highest peak in Shiga Prefecture at 1,377m, straddling the border of Shiga and Gifu Prefectures. It is one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains and is renowned as a mountain of flowers, with over 1,300 plant species found on its slopes. It is also counted among the “New 100 Famous Flower Mountains.”

The trailhead can be accessed by bus from several stations, and during the summer season, buses also run to the summit area.

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Map

Map

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1. [Going] Omi-Nagaoka Sta. → Ibuki Tozanguchi

From Omi-Nagaoka Station, take the Kokoku Bus bound for Magatani and get off at Ibuki Tozanguchi. Fare: 410 yen.
Travel time: 16 min

Bus Timetable: Omi-Nagaoka Sta. → Ibuki Tozanguchi

Weekdays

Reference: Ohmi Railway

2. [Going] Nagahama Sta. → Ibuki Tozanguchi

From Nagahama Station, take the Kokoku Bus bound for Ibuki Tozanguchi.
Travel time: 47 min

Bus Timetable: Nagahama Sta. → Ibuki Tozanguchi

Weekdays

Weekends & Holidays

Reference: NAVITIME

3. [Going] Ogaki Sta./Sekigahara Sta. → Mt. Ibuki (summit)

From Ogaki Station or Sekigahara Station, take the Ogaki-Ibukiyama Line bus to the summit of Mt. Ibuki.

Operating period: Mid-July to late August (daily, summer only)

Bus Timetable: Ogaki Sta./Sekigahara Sta. → Mt. Ibuki (summit)

Reference: Meihan Kintetsu Bus

4. [Going] Maibara Sta. → Ibuki Tozanguchi/Sky Terrace Ibukiyama (summit)

Advance reservation is required. From Maibara Station, take the Kokoku Bus Ibukiyama Climbing Bus. This is a seasonal service (typically late July to end of August daily, plus spring/autumn weekends).

Operating period:
Mid-April to late May: Weekends & holidays
Mid-July to late September: Daily
Early October to early November: Weekends & holidays

Reservation:
Until 2 days before departure: Online reservation
After that: Call Nagahama Office (0749-61-3201)

Bus Timetable: Maibara Sta. → Ibuki Tozanguchi/Sky Terrace Ibukiyama

Reference: Ohmi Railway Ibukiyama Climbing Bus

5. [Return] Ibuki Tozanguchi → Omi-Nagaoka Sta.

From Ibuki Tozanguchi bus stop, take the Kokoku Bus bound for Omi-Nagaoka Station.

Bus Timetable: Ibuki Tozanguchi → Omi-Nagaoka Sta.

Weekdays

Reference: Navitime

6. [Return] Ibuki Tozanguchi → Nagahama Sta.

From Ibuki Tozanguchi bus stop, take the Kokoku Bus bound for Nagahama Station.

Bus Timetable: Ibuki Tozanguchi → Nagahama Sta.

Weekdays

Weekends & Holidays

Reference: Navitime

7. [Return] Mt. Ibuki (summit) → Sekigahara Sta./Ogaki Sta.

From the summit of Mt. Ibuki, take the Ogaki-Ibukiyama Line bus back to Sekigahara Station or Ogaki Station.

Bus Timetable: Mt. Ibuki (summit) → Sekigahara Sta./Ogaki Sta.

Reference: Meihan Kintetsu Bus

8. [Return] Sky Terrace Ibukiyama → Maibara Sta.

From Sky Terrace Ibukiyama (near the summit), take the Kokoku Bus Ibukiyama Climbing Bus back to Maibara Station via Ibuki Tozanguchi. Advance reservation required.

Bus Timetable: Sky Terrace Ibukiyama → Maibara Sta.

Reference: Ohmi Railway Ibukiyama Climbing Bus