Hiraizumi-ji, Hiraizumi-ji Town, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture
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¥500
Mount Hōonji, located 8 km east of Katsuyama City, is a popular destination for hiking enthusiasts. The mountain offers scenic trails and panoramic views of Mount Haku and Mount Kyōga from its summit. The western side of the mountain is home to Ski Jam Katsuyama. The eastern side serves as a training ground for Shugendo practitioners from Heisenji Hakusan Shrine. To access Ski Jam Katsuyama, visitors must use the Hōonji-yama toll road, which costs ¥820 for a round trip. The mountain is accessible by car from Katsuyama Station (60 minutes to Nakanotaira) or the Katsuyama IC on the Chubu Jukan Expressway (65 minutes to Nakanotaira), followed by an 80-minute walk from Nakanotaira.
Elevation: 1,356.6m