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Notable viewpoint · Shiga Prefecture, Shiga Prefecture

Boukodai

望湖台

Boukodai is a viewpoint in Shiga Prefecture, Shiga Prefecture.

Boukodai: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Boukodai

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Boukodai — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.02047, 136.41773. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Boukodai

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    All hill stations & viewpoints in Shiga Prefecture

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Boukodai yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Boukodai?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Boukodai?

    Nearby: Mt. Gozaisho (viewpoint, 0 km), Tsubaki Grand Shrine (temple, 9 km), 永源寺 (Buddhist site, 14 km), Kwisil Shrine (temple, 15 km), ブルーメの丘 (park, 15 km), 筒井神社 (temple, 16 km).

    Is Boukodai worth visiting?

    Boukodai is listed as a notable viewpoint in Shiga Prefecture on Spotwander.