Mount Kuroso

What it is

• A 1,037-meter mountain bordering Tsu City and Soni Village.
• One of Japan's 300 Famous Mountains, also known as Iga Fuji.
• A remnant of a Neogene period volcano within a Quasi-National Park.
• The name originates from the Buddhist figure Kuruson.

What to see

• Volcanic columnar joints visible on the Mie Prefecture side.
• A third-class triangulation point located at the summit.
• Hiking trails that pass through Soni Highlands and Kameyama Pass.
• Privately owned summit land requiring a 500 yen entry fee.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.