Mount Ikeda Summit Parking
池田山山頂駐車場
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Where the Gliders Take Off
Mount Ikeda Summit Parking is a scenic viewpoint in Ikeda, Gifu. 1 traveler-shot videos let you feel the atmosphere and catch the highlights before you go.
The summit parking area on Mount Ikeda doubles as a paragliding launch and a grandstand for the view. From its grassy edge the whole Nobi Plain spreads out below, with hang-gliders and paragliders often drifting overhead.
Best Season
- JanClearest winter panoramas
- NovSea-of-clouds season begins
Clear views year-round; sea of clouds in the cooler months.
History & Culture
A Famous Take-off
The clear eastern face and steady updrafts make this one of the region's well-known launch sites for paragliders.
Ikeda-cho, Ibi-gun, Gifu
- Car only — a winding mountain road climbs from Ikeda-cho to the summit
Open year-round
Free
Hours and fees are a guide and may change — please check official information before your visit.
