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About Trail 6 (Biwa Waterfall Trail)
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Trail 6 (Biwa Waterfall Trail) Forest and Water
| Trail Length | 3.3 km |
| Ascent time | 90 min |
| Descent time | 70 min |
Trail 6 (Biwa Waterfall Trail) Forest and Water
This trail travels along a mountain stream and leads close to the summit. A hike here is especially recommended during summer.
About 400 m down the paved road to the left of the Cable Car Kiyotaki Station is a private house. A short distance before the house, the trail-head for Trail 6 leads left along the mountain stream.
The trail travels along the limpid waters of the Biwataki Stream through a forest of low cedars. The valley soon becomes narrow, and the trail comes to the Iwayadaishi Cave, famous for the legend associated with the Buddhist monk, Kobo Daishi. Soon after passing the cave, hikers get a first glimpse of the Biwa Waterfall.
Trails List
| Name of the Trail | Toilet | Rest Stop | Length |
| Trail 1 (Omotesando Trail) | 8 | 3 | 3.8 km |
| Trail 2 (Kasumidai Loop Trail) | 2 | 1 | 900 m |
| Trail 3 (Japanese Judas Tree Trail) | None | None | 2.4 km |
| Trail 4 (Suspension Bridge Trail) | 1 | None | 1.5 km |
| Trail 5 (Mt. Takao Peak Loop Trail) | 2 | 1 | 900 m |
| Trail 6 (Biwa Waterfall Trail) | 1 | None | 3.3 km |
| Inariyama Trail (Panoramic Ridge Trail) | 3 | None | 3.1 km |
| Mount Takao / Mt. Jimba Trail | 7 | 7 | 18.5 km |
Mt. Takao Hiking Courses (Eight Trails) (PDF)
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