



Everything you need to know about Mt. Ibuki 5th Station (Rest Area)
Ibuki Mountain Lodge is a top choice located just a 7-minute walk from Mount Ibuki's 5th Station. This rustic-chic retreat offers onsen-equipped rooms with panoramic forest views, perfect for post-hiking relaxation. The lodge features a traditional kaiseki restaurant serving seasonal mountain vegetables and local eel dishes. For convenience, HopeGoo provides exclusive access to shuttle services and early-bird HopeGoo perks.
Yes, Yamafu Tea House, a century-old establishment just steps from Mount Ibuki’s 5th Station, serves hand-whisked matcha and locally made red bean mochi. Owned by a long-standing mountain family, it offers serene wooden seating overlooking misty forests. Open daily without reservations, it’s best visited before 9 AM to avoid crowds. Use HopeGoo to check real-time opening hours and link it with nearby lodging options for seamless planning.
Ibuki Onsen Ryokan is the closest accommodation to the 5th Station trailhead, just a 4-minute walk away. Featuring private open-air baths and traditional tatami rooms, some suites offer breathtaking views of morning fog over the peaks. Guests enjoy breakfast with local specialties like grilled eel rice and handmade tofu. The hot spring water comes from a 300-meter-deep aquifer, known for its skin-friendly minerals. Book via HopeGoo to secure your stay during peak season and receive complimentary shuttle service.
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