Hieizan Driveway

A scenic, 8.1-kilometer-long toll road connecting Tanoyatoge Pass in Otsu City with the summit of Mt. Hiei. Facilities along the road include observatories with sweeping views of Lake Biwa and Otsu City; Yumemigaoka, which has a café, barbecue area, attractions, and observatory; and the Hoshino Resorts L'Hotel de Hiei. The road also connects directly to the Okuhiei Driveway.

Spot details

Address: Shiga Pref. Otsushi Yamagamichou Long Mountain 776 - 30 Map
Area: Ichijo-ji Temple / Shugakuin Area
Phone: 0775292216
Hours: [3-6, Sep.- Nov.] 7:00-23:00 (last entry 22:00) [July- Aug.] 7:00-24:00 (last entry 23:00) [Oku-Hiei Driveway] 7:00-23:00 [12/1-1/15] 9:00-22:00 (last entry 21:00) [Oku-Hiei Driveway] 9:00-19:00 [1/1 June- end of Feb.] 9:00-20:00 (last entry 19:00) [Oku-Hiei Driveway] 9:00-19:00
Closed: open everyday (may be closed in case of stormy weather)
Fees: [Tanoya-hotel round trip] 860yen [Tanoya-Hiei summit round trip] 1,700yen
Parking Lot: Available(500spaces)
※Driveway total 4 locations
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (Mt. Hiei Free)
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
[Night] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes