Mount Murone
室根山
A 894-meter peak in Iwate featuring a historic shrine, an astronomical observatory, and views from the Murone Kogen Prefectural Natural Park.
What it is
- A mountain standing 894.7 meters tall within the Murone Kogen Prefectural Natural Park.
- A historic center for Kumano faith and Shugendo mountain asceticism.
- The site of Murone Shrine, located on the mountainside.
- A source of granite known as Murone Stone with Paleozoic and Mesozoic geological layers.
What to see
- The Murone Shrine buildings situated along the mountain slopes.
- An astronomical observatory located near the mountain summit.
- Television and FM radio relay stations installed at the top.
- A first-class triangulation point marking the highest elevation.
- Panoramic views of the surrounding prefectural natural park.
When to go
- The Murone Shrine Special Festival, designated as a national intangible cultural property.
- Be aware of winter road closures near the fifth station due to snow.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Murone Open in Google Maps
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