Mt. Omuro

This is a mountain of 580 meters above sea level in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture. There is a crater on the summit with a diameter of about 300 meters, and you can also enjoy walking around the circumference of the crater. The purpose of “Yamayaki” (burning the dead grass off a mountain) which has been done for more than 700 years was in order to obtain Japanese nutmeg which was formerly used as animal feed for livestock. Nowadays, it is done on the second Sunday in February every year, and many people visit for sightseeing. The mountain was designated as a Natural Monument of Japan in 2010.

Spot details

Address: Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Futo Map
Area: Atami / Ito / Izu Highland Area
Parking Lot: Available 300spaces
Course1: Designated a National Natural Monument, Mt. Omura is a major landmark in Izu, Ito and Izu Highland, but can't be climbed on foot. You can use the lift to reach the peak (six minutes). The peak has a crater 300meters in diameter, 1,000meters around, and 70meters deep, and you can walk around its edge. If the weather permits, you can see Mt. Fuji, the Southern Japanese Alps, the Izu Islands, the Boso Peninsula, and more in a 360-degree panorama. There is nothing to block the wind, so please be prepared for strong, cold winds.