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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

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    All hill stations & viewpoints in Ishikawa Prefecture

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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.