Mount Omuro
Mount Omuro is a 580-meter freestanding peak in Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture. Its distinctive inverted-bowl shape has made it a beloved symbol of the Izu Highlands. Formed by volcanic activity around 4,000 years ago, Mount Omuro is a nationally designated Natural Monument and one of the largest scoria cones in the Izu Eastern Volcano 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!
