24/10/2026
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If youโve ever seen a volcano that looks like an overturned matcha bowl, chances are youโre looking at Mount Omuro in Ito City! Standing 580 meters high, this extinct cinder cone is famous for its smooth, grass-covered slopes and massive crater summit. To protect its unique shape and delicate ecosystem, hiking up on foot is actually strictly prohibitedโso the only way to reach the top is by taking a scenic chairlift ride. Once you arrive at the summit, you can walk around the 1-kilometer rim for breathtaking 360-degree views of Mount Fuji, the Pacific Ocean, and the Izu Islands.
Hereโs where it gets really interesting: Mount Omuro changes color with the seasons thanks to a 700-year-old tradition called Yamayaki (mountain burning). Every February, locals set the entire mountain ablaze to burn away old dry grass and promote fresh spring growth. The event transforms the slope from golden brown to dramatic black overnight, before fresh green sprouts carpet the cone again by summer! And if you're wondering what's inside the crater itself, it actually houses an archery range and a cozy little snack shop serving hot dango.
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