Place to visit
Mount Shibutsu, Japan: what it is and when to go
Mount Shibutsu is a summit (至仏山) in Japan, at 2,228 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is June to October, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- 至仏山
- Where
- Japan
- Elevation
- 2,228 m
- You can go
- June to October.
- Nearest airport
- HND Tokyo, 160 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 36.90345, 139.17321
What it is and where
Mount Shibutsu is a summit (至仏山) in Japan, at 2,228 m above sea level. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 36.90345, 139.17321; the nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, Tokyo), 160 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
Months when you can visit Mount Shibutsu: June to October, and the season is short because it sits at 2,228 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not9:44
- FebBetter not10:38
- MarBetter not11:43
- AprBetter not12:57
- MayBetter not13:58
- JunPossible14:31
- JulPossible14:18
- AugPossible13:25
- SepPossible12:13
- OctPossible11:02
- NovBetter not9:59
- DecBetter not9:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | — | June to October |
| Mountains | — | June to October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Mount Shibutsu has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Shibustu Sanso LodgeMountains · Hiking2.6 km
- Yamanohana-goya LodgeMountains · Hiking2.6 km
- Oze LodgeMountains · Hiking2.6 km
- LUCY Ozehatomachi by Hoshino Resorts.Mountains · Hiking2.8 km
- RyugugoyaMountains · Hiking6.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Nature
- Monte Fuji
- Santuario Itsukushima
- Bahía de Tokio: Bay
- Asama: Summit
- Sakurajima: Volcano
- Monte Aso: Volcano
Every Japan place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mount Shibutsu?
It is a summit (至仏山 in the local language) in Japan. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Mount Shibutsu?
June to October, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,228 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29.
How do you get to Mount Shibutsu?
The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 160 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Shibustu Sanso Lodge, Yamanohana-goya Lodge, Oze Lodge. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Nature2174 places for nature in Japan, from Monte Fuji to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to May, October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
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