Mount Iwamoto

What it is

• A 13.2-hectare public park located at the summit of a 193-meter mountain.
• The mountain features tea plantations and orchards on its eastern and southern slopes.
• A bird sanctuary on the grounds protects approximately 30 species of wild birds.
• The site includes Jissoji Temple situated at the foot of the mountain.

What to see

• Three observation decks with views of Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay.
• A plum garden containing 389 trees and sakura trees first planted in 1923.
• Kaguya Iwamoto Mountain Cafe which operates daily from 9:00 to 17:00.
• A large parking lot capable of accommodating 300 vehicles.

Getting there

• A hiking trail leads from Jissoji Temple to the summit in approximately 20 minutes.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.