Trail Level

Moderate

Distance

9.6km

Elevation gain

360m

Estimated Time

3h30m

Type of trail

Forest Therapy Certification Course

⚠ ATTENTION ⚠
Trail information signs and bear bells have been removed in preparation for the winter season.
If you plan to hike on your own, please make sure you are fully prepared before setting out.

 
This is the most iconic trail in Shiga Kogen, featuring the vibrant Onuma-ike Pond and Shijuhachi-ike Wetland with its forty-eight small ponds, winding through well-maintained subalpine forests for a pleasant hike.

*If the chairlift is not operating, the hike will start from the Hotaru Onsen bus stop, with an uphill walk of about 20–30 minutes (100m elevation gain / 1km distance)

Maeyama Lift

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■Open
Weekends & public holidays between 20 June and 18 October 2026
 
■Operating Hours
Operating Hours: 08:45 – 12:00
*Open everyday from 11 July to 16 August 2025 (08:45 – 16:10)
 
■One-Way Ticket Fee
￥600/adult, ￥400/child
*Group discounts are available for parties of 20 or more.
 
■Inquiry
Shiga Kogen Resort Inc., Maeyama Office / 0269-34-2108

 

Nearest Toilet 
・Suzurikawa Public Toilet (Available year-round)
・Onuma-ike Public Toilet (Open until 5 Nov. 2026. Closed for winter until early June 2027)
・Shimizu Public Toilet (Onumaike Iriguchi Bus Stop) (Open until 12 Nov. 2026. Closed for winter until mid-May 2027)

 
▶ Check this page for alpine flower blooming times in Shiga Kogen.

Route

Map