Mt. Ibuki（伊吹山, Ibukiyama）
| Elevation | 1377 m |
|---|---|
| Classification | 100 Famous Mountains of Japan |
| Location | Shiga Pref. (滋賀県 米原市) |
| Coordinates | 35.41794, 136.40591 |
Highlights of Mt. Ibuki
- Selected as one of the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan
- Elevation 1377 m
- Located in Shiga Pref.
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About Mt. Ibuki
Mount Ibuki (伊吹山, Ibuki-yama) is a 1,377-metre-high (4,518 ft) mountain, on the border of Maibara, Shiga Prefecture, and Ibigawa, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, and is also included on the lists of the 100 Kinki Mountains and the 50 Shiga Mountains. Mount Ibuki is the highest mountain in Shiga Prefecture.
Outline
Mount Ibuki is the highest peak in the Ibuki Mountains, which stretch from north to south along the border of Shiga Prefecture and Gifu Prefecture. Located at the southern end of the mountain chain with the Suzuka Mountains not too far to the south, a small plain at the foot of this mountain, Sekigahara, became one of the most important strategic points throughout Japanese history.
Nature
Since ancient times, Mount Ibuki has also been known for its rich variety of wild plants and animals, as well as for its beautiful shape.
Climate
Mount Ibuki has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfb) with mild summers and cold winters. On 14 February 1927, 230 centimetres (90.6 in) of snow fell on Mount Ibuki, which is the highest 24 hour totals in the world on record.
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