Mount Ibuki

Overview

Mount Ibuki is the main and highest peak of the Ibuki Mountains, which run north–south along the border of Shiga and Gifu Prefectures, rising to 1,377 metres. On the Shiga side it lies in Maibara, and on the Gifu side in Ibigawa and Sekigahara; its summit, where a first-order triangulation point is set, falls within Maibara. It is the highest mountain in Shiga Prefecture and one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.

Highlights

• ●A summit of 1,377 metres, the highest point of the Ibuki range and of Shiga Prefecture
• ●A first-order triangulation point set at the summit
• ●Listed among the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains and other mountain selections
• ●An ancient sacred peak recorded in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki

History

Long regarded as a sacred peak, Mount Ibuki appears in the Kojiki and the Nihon Shoki, which preserve a legend in which Yamato Takeru, returning from an eastern campaign, tried to defeat the deity of Mount Ibuki and was struck down in turn. It has been selected as one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, as well as being counted among several other lists of noted mountains. Its name is sung in the school songs of many schools across Shiga, Gifu, Aichi, and Mie Prefectures.

Map

35.4178, 136.4061 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Set out from the surrounding town toward the mountain area of Mount Ibuki on the prefectural border
2. 2Head for the 1,377-metre main peak while taking in the views along the slopes
3. 3Enjoy the panorama from the summit, where a first-order triangulation point is set
4. 4After descending, conclude the itinerary in the town at the foot of the mountain

Did you know?

💡 Mount Ibuki is referenced in the school songs of numerous schools, including those in neighbouring Aichi and Mie Prefectures.

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