Ibukiyama Driveway

The Ibukiyama Driveway is a toll road with a total length of 17 kilometers that extends from Sekigahara Town, Fuwa County in Gifu Prefecture to Maibara City in Shiga Prefecture. This is the only route that allows access to the summit of Mt. Ibuki—a sacred mountain that is one of the “100 Famous Japanese Mountains”—by car, and its spectacular scenery makes it a very popular drive. The Sky Terrace parking area near the summit of Mt. Ibuki (at an altitude of 1,260 meters) offers marvelous views; visitors can see as far as the Hira mountain range, Lake Biwa, Mt. Hakusan and Mt. Ontake. When conditions are right, this is also a great spot for viewing the “Sea of Clouds” phenomenon.

Spot details

Address: Gifu Prefecture Fuwa-gun Sekigahara Town Yoritani Map
Area: Kohoku / Nagahama Area
Phone: 0584431155
Hours: [Apr.3rdSaturday-July.3rdFriday]8:00-20:00(Last entry18:00)
[July.3rdSaturday-8/31]3:00-21:00(Last entry19:00)
[9/1-9/30]8:00-20:00(Last entry18:00)
[10/Jan.- Nov.most all day]8:00-19:00(Last entry17:00)
Closed: [The winter season road closure Period]Nov.The next day-Apr.Sunday before 3rdSaturday
Fees: [Two wheeled vehicles and trikes (not 125cc or less)] 2,200 yen [Light passenger cars/regular cars] 3,140 yen [Microbus] 7,850 yen [Other buses/large cargo vehicles] 12,560 yen
Parking Lot: Available(600spaces)
※Mountaintop parking lotAvailable
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (Smoking area available outdoors)
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: If the weather is bad, you may not be able to see the scenery.
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (there are some steps)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Not allowed (Sky Terrace Ibukiyama store)