Local favourite viewpoint · Niigata Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture

Mount Ikedaira

池平峰

Mount Ikedaira is a viewpoint in Niigata Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture.

Mount Ikedaira: 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 Mount Ikedaira

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 Mount Ikedaira: tips

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

How to reach Mount Ikedaira — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.90947, 139.56610. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Mount Ikedaira

    See everything within a day’s drive of Mount Ikedaira

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    All hill stations & viewpoints in Niigata Prefecture

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Mount Ikedaira?

    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 Mount Ikedaira?

    Nearby: Suwa Shrine (Shibata) (temple, 26 km), Lake Hyōko (lake, 37 km), Aizushingu Castle Ruins (fort, 50 km), 新宮熊野神社 (temple, 50 km), 大形神社 (temple, 51 km), Kokoro Shimizu Hachiman Jinja shrine (temple, 53 km).