Ikemeguri Trail
- Trails condition:
- Closed
- Moderate
- 9.6km
- 360m
- 3h30m
- Type of trail
- Forest Therapy Certification Course
**Closed for winter / Reopens early June 2026**
This is the most iconic trail in Shiga Kogen, featuring the vibrant Onuma-ike Pond and Shijuhachi-ike Wetland with its forty-eight small ponds, winding through well-maintained subalpine forests for a pleasant hike.
*If the chairlift is not operating, the hike will start from the Hotaru Onsen bus stop, with an uphill walk of about 20–30 minutes (100m elevation gain / 1km distance)
■Open
Weekends & public holidays between 20 June and 18 October 2026
■Operating Hours
Operating Hours: 08:45 – 12:00
*Open everyday from 11 July to 16 August 2025 (08:45 – 16:10)
■One-Way Ticket Fee
¥600/adult, ¥400/child
*Group discounts are available for parties of 20 or more.
■Inquiry
Shiga Kogen Resort Inc., Maeyama Office / 0269-34-2108
・Onuma-ike Public Toilet (Open from early June)
▶ Check this page for alpine flower blooming times in Shiga Kogen.
Route