Mount Ena
Mountain Japanese mountain in Kiso range, popular for hiking
Central Japan’s Mount Ena sits on the Kiso Range with day-hike routes, ridge walks, and seasonal alpine flora. Hikers use local trailheads and mountain huts to reach panoramic summits.
Mount Ena is a mountain in Gifu Prefecture on central Honshu, Japan, with a summit elevation of 2,191 metres. It is a prominent landmark that gives its name to the nearby city of Ena.
A network of established hiking routes leads to the summit and several ridgelines, with trails used year-round by hikers and mountain walkers. The summit provides wide views across surrounding ranges on clear days and is often visited for seasonal foliage in autumn.
The peak has long been part of local geographic identity and has been used by outdoor enthusiasts and local communities rather than for any industrial purpose. Mountain huts and trail infrastructure developed through the 20th century to support recreational use.
The mountain rises above the city of Ena and surrounding rural valleys in Gifu Prefecture in central Honshu, Japan. It sits within a temperate, forested landscape typical of inland central Japan.
- Elevation: Summit elevation is 2,191 metres, making it one of the taller peaks in central Honshu.
Best Time to Visit Mount Ena #
Best visited late spring through autumn for hiking and clear views; winter brings heavy snow and requires mountaineering experience.
Weather & Climate near Mount Ena #
Mount Ena's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 21°C. Heavy rainfall (2232 mm/year), wettest in August.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (187 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (202 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Heavy rain (295 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Heavy rain (302 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (328 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Heavy rain (313 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (177 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
