Izumigatake
泉ヶ岳
A 1,175-meter conical volcano in Sendai offering five climbing routes, seasonal flowers, and active ski resorts for outdoor enthusiasts.
What it is
- A 1,175-meter-high conical volcano located within the Funagata mountain range in Sendai.
- A vital water source for the Sendai Plain formed during the Quaternary period.
- The summit area has been managed as Sendai city property since 2006.
- Historically served as a site for rainmaking rituals until the year 1933.
What to see
- Five main climbing routes that lead visitors to the mountain summit.
- Native wildlife including Japanese serows, Japanese dormice, and black bears.
- Two active ski resorts located on the mountain slopes.
- A hot spring and camping facility that opened in July 2022.
When to go
- Mid to late April to see the blooming Mizubasho flowers.
Getting there
- Buses run from Izumi-Chuo Station to the Izumitake Nature Center.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Izumigatake Open in Google Maps
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