Mount Sukumo

What it is

• A 581-meter high volcano located on the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture.
• A designated geosite of the Izu Peninsula Geopark formed 132,000 years ago.
• A scoria cone that is part of the Izu Eastern Volcano Group.
• The former site of an aviation lighthouse used before World War II.

What to see

• An observation deck at the summit providing views of the surrounding landscape.
• A grassy area at the peak suitable for resting after the climb.
• Geological features characteristic of a prehistoric scoria cone volcano.

Getting there

• A five-minute drive from the Kameishi Pass Interchange on the Izu Skyline.
• A ten-minute walk from the parking lot via the shortest hiking trail.
• Hiking trails connect the summit to Usami Station and Chojahara.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.