Mt. Omuro
Omuro Mountain, an independent peak with an altitude of 580m, is located in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture. This volcano, which looks like an overturned bowl, is a beloved symbol of the Izu Plateau. Formed by volcanic activity about 4000 years ago, Omuro Mountain is a nationally designated natural monument and the largest scoria cone in the eastern Izu Volcanic Group.
Mt. Omuro on the Izu Peninsula looks like an upside-down bowl. I think “Matcha Mountain” would also be a fitting name! It’s such a unique place.
You can take the chairlift to the summit and back for JPY 1,000 per adult. At the top, there’s a walking trail that circles the mountain. Our guide said you can see Mt. Fuji when the weather is clear, but unfortunately, it got foggy after we reached the top.
There are also some delicious dango near the chairlift at the summit, so give them a try! For me, this place gets a 98 out of 100—I loved it!