Mount Hourai
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Mount Hourai is a majestic mountain where nature and history harmoniously coexist. Home to the Aichi Prefecture bird, the Japanese brown wood owl (Konohazuku), it's also renowned for its stunning autumn foliage.
Highlights
- Exploring historical temples and shrines
- Hiking amidst abundant nature
- Autumn foliage
- Breathtaking summit views
- Home to the Japanese brown wood owl (Konohazuku)
Basic Information
- Address
- Hourai-ji Temple, Mount Hourai, Kadoya, Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan Search for tourist attractions in Aichi
- Access
- 【Train】 JR Iida Line, Hon-Nagashino Station. Take a Toyotetsu Bus bound for Taguchi from Hon-Nagashino to Hourai-ji Temple. 【Car】 Approximately 20 minutes from Shinshiro IC on the Shin-Tomei Expressway. Approximately 50 minutes from Toyokawa IC on the Tomei Expressway via National Route 151 and National Route 257, and then Prefectural Route 32. Show route
- Op.Hours
- Horaijiyama Parkway Parking Lot: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Cld.Days
- None
- Fee
- 【Parkway Parking Lot】Regular car: ¥550 (Peak season: ¥1100) Microbus/Tour bus/Large vehicle: ¥1100 (Peak season: ¥2200) Motorcycle: ¥220 (¥440) 【Peak season】April 29th - May 5th, August 13th - August 15th, November 1st - November 30th, December 29th - January 3rd
- INFO
- Parking lots are expected to be full during peak seasons. For those visiting Horaijiyama, please consider using the Shinshiro City S-Bus Yūyatani Onsen Mookuru Shinshiro Line. https://www.city.shinshiro.lg.jp/kurashi/kokyo-kotsu/s-bus/mookuru.html
Overview
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