Mount Ōmuro (Mount Fuji)

Mount Ōmuro (大室山, Ōmuroyama) is a mountain located at the northwestern foot of Mount Fuji, in Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture.

Mount Ōmuro
大室山
Mount Ōmuro and Mount Fuji as seen from Lake Shōji
Highest point
Elevation1,468 m (4,816 ft)[1]
Coordinates35°26′27″N 138°39′13″E
Geography
LocationFujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture
Geology
Last eruptionabout 3300 years ago[2]

It is one of the many extinct volcanoes of Mount Fuji, and because it is located at the gentle foot of Mount Fuji, it looks like an independent peak. There is a crater depression at the top. It is located on the south side of Aokigahara, and is dotted with wind holes such as Motosu Wind Cave, Omuro Wind Cave, and Kamukura Wind Cave. There is no mountain trail to Mt. Omuro, and the top is surrounded by forests and the view is poor. In addition, since it is designated as a wildlife sanctuary and national park special protected area, the collection of insects and wildflowers is prohibited.

References

  1. "Ōmuro-yama, Japan". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  2. 産業技術総合研究所
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