Mount Amagi
天城山
A volcanic mountain range in Izu National Park offering historic tunnels, ancient cedars, and seasonal floral displays for hikers.
What it is
- A quaternary stratovolcano located in the central part of the Izu Peninsula.
- Part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains.
- A mountain range consisting of several peaks including Manzaburo, Manjiro, and Togasa.
- Former Tokugawa Shogunate territory that was hiked twice by Emperor Showa.
What to see
- Mount Manzaburo stands as the highest peak in the range at 1,406 meters.
- The Amagi Tunnel is a historic stone passage completed in 1907.
- The Taro Cedar is a protected natural monument estimated to be over 450 years old.
- Local agricultural fields producing wasabi and shiitake mushrooms.
When to go
- Visit during May and June to see blooming Amagi Rhododendrons and Azaleas.
- Be prepared for wet weather as this is the third rainiest location in Japan.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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