A hike from north of Kyoto (and north of Ohara) that takes you up on to the ridge to walk south back to Shugakuin via Mt Hiei. Actually maybe 25kms. This map/route maker always seems to be about 5-7 kms off the total hike as it's not able to measure all the ups/downs. While hike says 18kms, from experience it is more like 25kms. Plenty of options to get down to road and get bus back to city. Just take any of the trails to Ohara or Yase, find a bus stop and wait for #17 or #19. Also Yase cable car at Mt Hiei summit. The #17 on a Sunday morning only goes 1x per day. So don't miss it. Otherwise, possible to get to Ohara with #19 and change to #19 to go further north. Or walk from Ohara Bus station + 3-ish kms more.