Shiga(滋賀)
Shiga(滋賀) has 5 mountains you can reach using only public transport — trains and buses. 1 of them is one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. Popular choices include Mt. Ibuki, Mt. Buna-ga-take, Mt. Hiei and Mt. Horai. Each guide shows the route from the nearest station to the trailhead, with up-to-date bus timetables.
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Bordering prefectures include Gifu(岐阜), Fukui, Kyoto and Mie.
Mountains in Shiga(滋賀) — Map
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A Hira range peak with expansive Lake Biwa views, where the gondola approach leads to a ridge walk enjoyed by families.
A flower mountain home to over 1,300 plant species and steeped in Yamato Takeru legend, with panoramic Lake Biwa views.
The highest peak in the Hira range overlooking Lake Biwa, popular for its Buna forest and varied riverside approach.
A UNESCO World Heritage sacred mountain dotted with Enryakuji temple halls, overlooking Lake Biwa and the Kyoto cityscape.