The best waterfall hikes and walks around Lake Biwa
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Last updated: October 5, 2025
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1. Mount Hourai (1,174 m) – Tengu Sugi loop from 蓬莱
14.1km
05:41
1,080m
1,080m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Philosopher's Path – Nanzen-ji Temple loop from 蹴上
7.17km
02:19
300m
300m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5. View of Kyoto – Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine loop from 東山
26.8km
07:50
700m
700m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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