🌱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 #springitinerary #japan