Shizuoka

Mount Omuro

ChairliftsIzuMountain ViewsFuji Views

A 580-metre extinct volcano above Ito and Izu Kogen. A chairlift reaches the rim, where an easy loop circles the bowl-shaped crater with views toward Mount Fuji, Izu Oshima and the Pacific. Walking up the protected grass slope is not permitted.

Best time to visit: Mar–May – Green crater and spring flowers · Apr–Jun – Green crater over the Izu coast · Oct–Feb – Clear Fuji-view season

Photograph of Mount Omuro meant by Immanuelle to be renamed later
💡 Free-license reference photograph from Wikimedia Commons; capture month is not confirmed.
Photograph of Mount Omuro meant by Immanuelle to be renamed laterReference photo · selected conditions are not photographed yet

Capture month unconfirmed · Historical photo, not a live view

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Weather for your date

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15°C

Mainly clear

💧 1% rain chance · wind 8 km/h

Hourly forecast

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Forecast: Open-Meteo

Packing checklist

  • Also useful: Windproof layer for the exposed summit

Parking

  • Nearby public parking (OpenStreetMap)

    NEARBY

    · 7 min walk

    Vehicle height not verified

    Community-mapped nearby parking. Capacity, fees, hours and vehicle limits are not verified; check signs on arrival.

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Directions to Mount Omuro

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A DIFFERENT JAPAN, EVERY MONTH

When to see this place

Typical viewing windows. Weather and bloom dates vary each year; these are not live forecasts.

FUJI_VIEW · DAY

October–February · Clear Fuji-view season

Cooler, drier air generally gives the strongest chance of seeing Mount Fuji and the Izu Islands.

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Suitability

Stroller: Not recommended

Nursing room: Not verified

Noise level: moderate

Kids: Open chairlift seats, strong summit wind and the exposed crater rim require close supervision.

Rules

Fire: no fire

Drones: banned

Coordinates

34.9037, 139.0948

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Nearby places

Within 30 km, closest first.

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Izu Shaboten Zoo

An animal and cactus park in Ito on the Izu Peninsula. Check the operator for animal activities and visitor rules.

<1 km away
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Jogasaki Coast — Kadowaki Bridge

Lava cliffs and coastal walking paths on eastern Izu, with the Kadowaki suspension bridge as a recognizable landmark. Routes include rough terrain and exposed sections; choose a walk suited to your group.

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Bousui — Izu Onsen Stay

A seaside ryokan at Hokkawa Onsen on Izu’s east coast, known for expansive Pacific views, hot-spring bathing and a quiet overnight stay above the water. It works as an accommodation base rather than a brief sightseeing stop.

9 km away
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Joren Falls

Izu City (伊豆市), Amagi. A waterfall dropping from a basalt cliff into a wooded gorge. The approach includes steps; nearby wasabi cultivation reflects the clear mountain water.

16 km away
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Old Amagi Tunnel

Izu City / Kawazu boundary, Amagi Pass. A historic stone road tunnel associated with the old Amagi route and The Izu Dancer. Mountain approaches require checking road and trail conditions before travel.

17 km away
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Shuzenji Temple and Onsen Town

Explore Shuzenji Temple and the surrounding hot-spring town in central Izu. Combine the temple precinct with the riverside district; nearby bamboo remains green while deciduous trees bring autumn color.

17 km away
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Shuzenji Bamboo Grove Path

Izu City (伊豆市), Shuzenji. A short bamboo-lined path beside the Katsura River in the hot-spring town. Look for the circular bamboo bench and connect the walk with the nearby bridges and temple district.

17 km away
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Shuzenji Niji no Sato

A large landscaped visitor park in Izu City, with themed areas and Japanese garden scenery.

18 km away
Sources, photo credits and verification

Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-09-26

  • 1. Photograph of Mount Omuro meant by Immanuelle to be renamed later · Immanuelle · Source ↗ · CC BY 4.0
  • 2. Mount Omuro ( Omuro-yama ) as seen from the SSW in Ito , Shizuoka Prefecture , Japan. Mount Omuro is a one of the volcano in Izu-tobu Volcano Group . · Batholith · Source ↗ · Public domain
  • 3. Mount Omuro with Mount Fuji beyond · Charlie fong · Source ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0