[Experience Concept]

This hiking experience takes you to the summit of Mount Omuro—a landmark of the Izu Highlands—where you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view as you walk around the crater rim.

The journey to the summit is a roughly 6-minute aerial ride on a two-person mountain lift. During the “Crater Rim Walk”—a 25- to 30-minute stroll along the trail that follows the crater’s edge—

you’ll enjoy an extraordinary view that takes in both the sea and mountains of Izu at once.

[Meeting Place]

・Near the Mount Omuro Mountain Lift Station

　Address: 672-2 Ike, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture (Mountain Lift Office)

　Parking: Approximately 500 private cars and 10–20 buses (free)

[Access (How to Get There)]

・From “Izu-Kogen Station” on the Izu Kyuko Line, take the Tokai Bus bound for “Shaboten Park/Mt. Omuro” for about 20 minutes.

　Get off at the final stop, “Shaboten Park” bus stop; the venue is right there.

・From JR “Ito Station,” take the Tokai Bus bound for “Shaboten Park/Mt. Omuro” for about 35–40 minutes.

・By car from the Tokyo area: Take the Tomei Expressway → Odawara-Atsugi Road → National Route 135; approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

[Tour Itinerary (approx. 90 minutes)]

1. Ride the chairlift (approx. 6 minutes)

• Purchase a round-trip ticket at the ticket window next to the large torii gate at the base, then take the two-person chairlift to the summit.

• Enjoy a scenic aerial ride with views of Sagami Bay and the townscape of Izu Kogen along the way.

2. Arrival at the Summit & Viewpoint Tour (approx. 10 minutes)

• At the summit observation spot, a guide will point out the directions of Mount Fuji, the Izu Seven Islands, the Amagi Mountain Range, and other landmarks.

• On clear days, take photos of the scenery stretching all the way to the horizon.

3. Crater Rim Walk (Hike around the crater: approx. 25–30 minutes)

• Walk clockwise or counterclockwise along the crater rim trail (approx. 1 km).

• Take breaks at benches and viewing areas along the way to observe the caldera terrain and lava landscapes.

• Take photos at a spot overlooking the vast crater, which has also served as the setting for an anime.

4. Summit Stroll & Free Time (approx. 15–20 minutes)

• Enjoy the seasonal scenery (cherry blossoms, fresh greenery, autumn foliage, and greenery after the mountain burning) from the terraces and photo spots.

• Visit the snack stands at the summit for local specialties like “Omuroyama Yaki Dango” (operating days vary by season).

5. Descend by lift (approx. 6 minutes)

• Enjoy another aerial stroll on the downhill lift while gazing at the townscape of Izu Kogen on your way down to the base.

[Fees]

・Adults (junior high school students and older): Round-trip lift ticket 1,000 yen per person

・Children (ages 4 and older): Round-trip lift ticket 500 yen per person

・Children 3 and under: Free (when seated on an adult’s lap)

*This plan’s fee includes only the guide fee; lift fees must be paid individually on-site.

　(The unit prices shown are for reference only and are equivalent to adult lift fees.)

[Operating Information]

・Lift Operating Hours

　March 16–September 30: 9:00 AM–5:15 PM (Last uphill ride at 5:00 PM / Last downhill ride at 5:15 PM)

　October 1–March 15: 9:00 AM–4:15 PM (Last uphill ride at 4:00 PM / Last downhill ride at 4:15 PM)

・Closed: Generally open year-round (service may be suspended during severe weather, strong winds, or maintenance periods)

[Important Notes]

・Lift service may be suspended during severe weather, such as strong winds or thunderstorms; please check the official website on the day of your visit to confirm whether service is operating.

・Although the walking trail around the crater has few ups and downs, the ground consists of sand and small stones, so we recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes.

・The sun is strong in the summer, and there is little shade at the summit, so be sure to bring a hat and drinking water.

・On days when the controlled burn event is held (around February), the lift will be out of service and access will be restricted, so please visit on a different day. [web:66][web:69]