Notable viewpoint · Houshi, Ishikawa Prefecture
Mt. Maru
円山
Mt. Maru is a viewpoint in Houshi, Ishikawa Prefecture.
Mt. Maru: 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 Mt. Maru
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 Mt. Maru — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.19632, 137.03198. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Mt. Maru
- 石川県能登島ガラス美術館 · museum · Ishikawa Prefecture · ~9 km · Must-see
- Site of Anamizu Castle · fort · Houshi · ~14 km · Must-see
- Mangyō Site · fort · Toyama Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
- Ishikawa Nanao Art Museum · museum · Toyama Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
- Mawaki Ruins · fort · Houshi · ~25 km · Must-see
- Juzo Shrine · temple · Ishikawa Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see
- Mount Sekidō · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~33 km · Must-see
- 龍護寺 · Buddhist site · Hakui · ~37 km · Must-see
- 光禅寺 · Buddhist site · Toyama Prefecture · ~47 km · Must-see
- 氷見市海浜植物園 · sanctuary · Toyama Prefecture · ~50 km · Must-see
- Toyama Bay · beach · Toyama Prefecture · ~53 km · Must-see
- 気多神社 · temple · Toyama Prefecture · ~55 km · Must-see
- 伏木神社 · temple · Toyama Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
- Shokoji · Buddhist site · Toyama Prefecture · ~56 km · Must-see
- Rokkosaki Lighthouse · beach · Ishikawa Prefecture · ~57 km · Must-see
- 生地鼻灯台 · beach · Toyama Prefecture · ~59 km · Must-see
- Jōbenoma Site · fort · Shimoniikawa · ~61 km · Must-see
- Takaoka Castle Ruins · temple · Toyama Prefecture · ~62 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Mt. Maru
- Mount Sekidō · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~33 km · Must-see
- Mt. Shirouma · viewpoint · Kita-Azumi · ~101 km · Must-see
- Mt. Karamatsu · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~107 km · Must-see
- Mt. Goryu · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~110 km · Must-see
- Mount Takatsuma · viewpoint · Nagano Prefecture · ~126 km · Must-see
- Mt. Washiba · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~127 km · Must-see
- Mount Togakushi · viewpoint · Nagano Prefecture · ~128 km · Must-see
- Mt. Kurohime · viewpoint · Kamiminotchi · ~133 km · Must-see
- Mount Tsubakuro · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~133 km · Must-see
- Mount Yumiori · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~133 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Mt. Maru yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Mt. Maru?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Mt. Maru?
Nearby: 石川県能登島ガラス美術館 (museum, 9 km), Site of Anamizu Castle (fort, 14 km), Mangyō Site (fort, 21 km), Ishikawa Nanao Art Museum (museum, 23 km), Mawaki Ruins (fort, 25 km), Juzo Shrine (temple, 31 km).
Is Mt. Maru worth visiting?
Mt. Maru is listed as a notable viewpoint in Ishikawa Prefecture on Spotwander.