Local favourite viewpoint · Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto Prefecture

Mt. Shibao

柴尾山

Mt. Shibao is a viewpoint in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto Prefecture.

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Mt. Shibao: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. 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. Shibao

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

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

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

Visiting Mt. Shibao: tips

  • Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.

How to reach Mt. Shibao — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 32.65431, 130.62205. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Mt. Shibao

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    All hill stations & viewpoints in Kumamoto Prefecture

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Mt. Shibao?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Mt. Shibao?

    Nearby: 永尾剱神社 (temple, 3 km), 西岡神社 (temple, 5 km), 松橋神社 (temple, 6 km), 印鑰神社 (temple, 13 km), Daiji-ji Temple (Buddhist site, 13 km), Takahashi Inari Shrine (temple, 18 km).