Mount Omuro
大室山
A 1,587-meter peak on the Yamanashi-Kanagawa border known for its ancient volcanic geology and lush broad-leaved forests.
What it is
- A 1,587-meter mountain located on the border of Yamanashi and Kanagawa prefectures.
- One of the 100 Famous Mountains of Yamanashi and part of Tanzawa-Oyama Quasi-National Park.
- A site of worship for the deity Omuro Gongen, formerly known as Mount Omure.
- Composed of Miocene green tuff formed by ancient submarine volcanoes.
What to see
- Dense deciduous broad-leaved forests including beech trees covering the summit area.
- Seasonal flora featuring azaleas and Fuji cherry blossoms.
- The Doshi Water Supply Forest managed by Yokohama City on the northern slope.
- A summit area that blocks views of Mount Fuji, earning it the nickname Fuji-kakushi.
Getting there
- Take a bus from Shin-Matsuda Station to the West Tanzawa Visitor Center.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Omuro Open in Google Maps
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