Mount Omuro

Mount Omuro (大室山) is an extinct volcano located in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Formed approximately 4,000 years ago, this single-eruption volcano has a distinctive bowl-like shape, with a crater measuring about 300 meters in diameter and 70 meters deep. The entire mountain is covered in Japanese pampas grass, and an annual controlled burn in February helps to maintain its unique landscape.

Visitors can reach the summit of Mount Omuro by chairlift, as hiking is not permitted for conservation reasons. At the top, a circular walking trail around the rim of the volcano offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, the Izu Peninsula, and the surrounding countryside.

Mount Omuro is also known for its unique red-colored soil, rich in sulfur. This soil is used to create a popular souvenir called “Omuroyaki,” a type of pottery fired using the heat from the mountain’s sulfur vents.

Visitors can try their hand at archery or traditional Japanese games like kendama and koma on the summit. At the base of the mountain lies the Omuroyama Sakura no Sato park, home to 1,500 cherry trees of 40 different varieties.

The surrounding area also offers various attractions, such as the Izu Shaboten Zoo and the Jogasaki Coast.

Getting there

By Bus

From Ito Station:

• Take a bus bound for Shaboten Park
• Travel time: About 40 minutes
• Fare: 880 yen (one way)
• Frequency: 2 buses per hour

From Izu-Kogen Station:

• Take a bus bound for Shaboten Park
• Travel time: About 20 minutes
• Fare: 430 yen (one way)
• Frequency: 1 bus every 1-2 hours

In both cases, get off at the last stop. The lift station is very close to the bus stop.

By Car

• Search for “Omuroyama Tozan Lift” for easy navigation
• Free parking available with no time limit

Mt.Omuro Lift

Hours	March to September 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last downhill departure at 5:15 PM) October to February 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Last downhill departure at 4:15 PM)
Fare (Round trip)	Adults: 1,000 yen Children: 500 yen
Phone	+81 557-51-0258
Official Website	https://omuroyama.com/index_en/