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 | |
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| 大室山 | |
 Mount Ōmuro and Mount Fuji as seen from Lake Shōji | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,468 m (4,816 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 35°26′27″N 138°39′13″E / 35.44083°N 138.65361°E |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Geology | |
| Last eruption | about 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.
A common viewing spot of Mount Omuro is Lake Shoji, from which Mount Fuji appears to loom over and surround it. This view has earned it the nickname "Kodaki-Fuji", or “Fuji Cradling a Child", referring to the two mountains as parent and child.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Ōmuro-yama, Japan". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- ^ 産業技術総合研究所
- ^ Yamanashi Kankou