Mount Hōrai

What it is

• The second highest peak in the central Hira Mountains reaching 1,173 meters.
• One of Japan's 300 Famous Mountains located within Biwako Quasi-National Park.
• A mountain named after a legendary Chinese peak for immortals.
• A geological site featuring granite intruded into Paleozoic layers.

What to see

• Steep cliffs located on the eastern side of the mountain.
• The Biwako Valley ski resort situated on the northern summit.
• A first-class triangulation point located at the peak.
• A ropeway providing access to the nearby Uchimi Mountain.

Getting there

• A hiking trail connects Horai Station to the summit via Kojoro Pass.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.