Mt. Hiei

Mt. Hiei is rated as moderate difficulty.

Mt. Hiei is 10 km long.

The elevation gain on Mt. Hiei is 700 meters.

Hiking Mt. Hiei typically takes about 4.5 hours.

The best season to hike Mt. Hiei is Year-round, autumn foliage spectacular.

Mt. Hiei is located in Kyoto, Kansai region of Japan.

Mt. Hiei is a day_hike trail.

Warnings for Mt. Hiei: Enryaku-ji requires a separate admission fee. Some trails are steep and can be slippery in rain. The Kyoto-side trail has limited waymarking in places. Winter brings snow and icy conditions. Cable car and bus services may be reduced in winter..

Access information for Mt. Hiei: From Kyoto, take the Eizan Railway to Yase-Hieizanguchi Station, then the cable car and ropeway. For hiking, start from Shugakuin or Yase. From the Shiga side, take the Sakamoto Cable from JR Hieizan-Sakamoto Station..

The maximum elevation on Mt. Hiei is 848 meters.

Mt. Hiei is rated moderate, making it accessible for hikers of that level.

For Mt. Hiei, proper hiking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Check warnings: Enryaku-ji requires a separate admission fee. Some trails are steep and can be slippery in rain. The Kyoto-side trail has limited waymarking in places. Winter brings snow and icy conditions. Cable car and bus services may be reduced in winter..

Highlights of Mt. Hiei include: Enryaku-ji Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site); Cedar forests with ancient stone paths; Views of both Kyoto and Lake Biwa; Garden Museum Hiei; Atmospheric Yokawa and Saito temple areas.

Access to Mt. Hiei: From Kyoto, take the Eizan Railway to Yase-Hieizanguchi Station, then the cable car and ropeway. For hiking, start from Shugakuin or Yase. From the Shiga side, take the Sakamoto Cable from JR Hieizan-Sakamoto Station..

The best season for Mt. Hiei is Year-round, autumn foliage spectacular. Check conditions before hiking in winter.