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Mount Hiei

A renowned scenic mountain with temples, a garden museum, a hotel, hiking trails, and two cable cars.

★ 4.4 ・ 749 online ratings

History ・ Nature ・ Culture ・ Hiking

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This renowned scenic mountain has temples, a garden museum, a hotel, and hiking trails. Two cable cars are in place.

Mount Hiei

Mount Hiei, Chōsen-guchi, Idegatani, Ichijōji, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto 606-0000, Japan

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Overall score

6.7/ 10

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01Social buzz

6.7 / 10

02Search interest

6.0 / 10

03Review score

8.5 / 10

04Visit volume

6.9 / 10

05Feedback rate

6.9 / 10

06Nearby buzz

5.3 / 10

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