It is a volcano of 2160 meters located in the border with Nagano Prefecture

with a beautiful crater lake on the mountaintop.

Many different hiking trails around the mountain area are available,

and a large number of alpine trees make hikers pleasant.

Yet, the hiking is now prohibited by the volcanic activity.

Access and Getting Around

By bus

30 minutes from Kusatsu Onsen with 10 buses per day.

Moreover, the road to the Shiga Highlands is available except winter.