Experience the breathtaking beauty of the “Path Above the Clouds,” a scenic forest road that appears to float above a sea of clouds.

From the parking area at the base, it takes about 8 minutes by gondola to reach the summit at an elevation of approximately 630 meters, where a spacious and open environment awaits.

The vicinity of Otomegaike was known as the “Katori no Umi” during the seventh century Manyo period, and formed an inlet into Lake Biwa at the foot of the mountains.

The Metasequoia Avenue is lined with approximately 500 metasequoia trees, forming a stunning 2.

Here you can experience a range of activities, including shower climbing, rock climbing, hiking, snow shoe trekking and guided mountain climbing.