Springtime on Mt. Omuro

Stunning views of the Izu peninsula

Hana Joy May 11, 2013 - 1 min read

Looking behind offers an amazing view of the coast

The entrance to the lift is hard to miss

It is much like an old-fashioned ski chair lift, but moves very slowly

The center of the mountain is used for archery

A walking path goes around the whole perimeter of the summit

Overlooking the mountain side of the peninsula

Mt. Omuro is a cute mountain (more like a big hill, really) on the Izu peninsula. It offers a great 360 degree view of the surrounding area, which includes stunning coastline and volcanoes. Make sure to check the weather before going, because even on a clear day the lift can be shut down due to high winds.

A grove of cherry blossom trees is nestled at the bottom of the mountain, so going during the cherry blossom season would be doubly spectacular.

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Hana Joy @hana.joy

I'm working here in Japan as a member of the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET). Originally from the Northern California area, I am a recent graduate with a degree in International Affairs.Living in Japan provides the opportunity for unique and continued insights into the local flavor of a...