Mount Ibuki is the highest mountain in Shiga Prefecture.

Since ancient times, Mount Ibuki has also been known for its rich variety of wild plants and animals, as well as for its beautiful shape.

On 14 February 1927, 230 centimetres (90.6 in) of snow fell on Mount Ibuki,[2] which is the highest 24 hour totals in the world on record.

There is also a bus going from Sekigahara Station up to the parking lot in the summer months.

Until 2011 there was a gondola going to the ski resort Sangome about halfway on the mountain slope.