Mt. Omuro, Japan| Nature Travel Part 1

Mt. Omuro, Japan| Nature Travel Part 1

Mt. Omuro in Japan | Nature Travel Part 1

At 580m above sea level, Mt. Omuro is one of the largest volcanoes of the Izu Monogenetic Volcano Group. It was formed after a large volcanic eruption around 4,000 years ago, at the beginning of the Late Jomon Period (2470–500 BCE). The flood of lava from this eruption also created the nearby Jogasaki Coastline. Mt. Omuro’s smooth, conical shape makes it a wonderful landmark for passing ships, and it has long been believed that a gentle and caring god is enshrined within the mountain.
The crater at the summit of the mountain is around 300m across, with a circumference of 1000m and a depth of 70m.
The path around the crater offers 360° panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including Ito City, the Izu Islands and Mt. Amagi. On clear days, you can even see Mt. Fuji and the Southern Japanese Alps!
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