🌱A Volcano You Can Walk On – Mount Omuro’s Crater Magic

Mount Omuro (大室山) is a must-visit destination in Itō, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. This extinct volcano is renowned for its symmetrical, bowl-shaped crater and offers panoramic views of Mount Fuji, the Pacific Ocean, and the Izu Islands. Reaching the summit is made easy by a scenic chairlift ride, and visitors can enjoy a leisurely walk around the crater’s rim.

📍 Address
Mount Omuro (大室山)
672-2 Ike, Itō City, Shizuoka Prefecture 413-0235, Japan
Phone: +81-557-51-0258

🚆 How to Get There from Tokyo
By Train and Bus:
1. From Tokyo Station:
• Take the Tokaido Shinkansen (Hikari or Kodama) to Atami Station.
• Transfer to the JR Ito Line and ride to Ito Station.
2. From Ito Station:
• Board the Tokai Bus bound for Shaboten Koen (Izu Cactus Park).
• The bus ride takes approximately 40 minutes.
• Mount Omuro is located just across from the Izu Shaboten Zoo.

🚗 By Car
• Driving from Tokyo to Mount Omuro covers a distance of approximately 132 km and takes around 2 hours and 16 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

⏰ Operating Hours & Fees

🚡 Chairlift Operating Hours:
• March 6 – March 15: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
• March 16 – September 30: 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM
• October 1 – March 5: 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM
• New Year’s Day: 5:40 AM – 4:15

🎟️ Chairlift two-way : ¥1000

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