Crown Mountain
One of the 100 Natural Sites to Preserve for the 21st Century. Its name is said to come from the mountain's silhouette resembling a "bushido hat" (eboshi). The hike from Kanmuri Pass, where the parking lot is located, to the summit of Mount Kanmuri takes about 2 hours. It's a hiking course suitable for middle-aged and elderly people as well as children, and it's especially popular during the autumn foliage season. Typically, the mountain's autumn colors peak around late October, while the foliage along the forest road along the way is best viewed around early November.
*Note:The forest road istypicallyclosed for winter fromlate November to around the end of May(dates may vary slightly due to weather or construction) . For detailed information on the forest road to Mount Kanmuri and Mount Buko, please refer to the relevant information.
Information
- Telephone Number
- (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) Ikeda Rural Tourism Corporation 0778-44-8060
- Address
- 福井県池田町(池田町と岐阜県揖斐川町にまたがる山)
- Closed
- Winter closure (late November to late May)
- Getting There
- 85 minutes by car from the Hokuriku Expressway "Takefu IC" or "Sabae IC" / 90 minutes by car from the Hokuriku Expressway "Fukui IC"
- Car Park: Available Spots
- 20
- Car Park Details
- Kanzan Pass Parking Lot
