Mt. Omuro Lift

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Covered by greenery year round, 580 meter tall Mt. Omuro resembles an overturned Japanese bowl. The mountain serves as a symbol of the city of Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The Mt. Omuro Lift connects the foot of the mountain and its top, and riders can enjoy a spectacular view during the approximate six minute ride. Note that climbing the mountain on foot is prohibited. The top of the mountain is a 300 meter diameter extinct volcanic crater. Walkers along the Ohachi-meguri trail, which circles the crater, can see the Akaishi Mountains, Mt. Fuji, and the Seven Islands of Izu. Each year on the second Sunday in February, a breathtaking controlled burn is conducted on the mountain. On New Year’s Day, many visitors come to watch the sunrise from the top of the mountain, and the lift begins operation from 5:40 am on the day.

Spot details

Address: Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Ike 672-2 Map
Area: Atami / Ito / Izu Highland Area
Phone: 0557510258
Hours: [3/6-3/15] 9:00-16:45 (Ticket sales end at 16:30)
[3/16-9/30] 9:00-17:15 (Ticket sales end at 17:00 )
[10/1-3/5]9:00-16:15(Ticket sales end at 16:00)
[New Year's Day First Sunday Departure Service]5:40-7:00(Ticket sales end 6:45)
Closed: Irregular holidays (during bad weather, inspection and maintenance, etc.)
Fees: [Adults round trip (Junior high school students and older)] 700yen
[Children round trip (4 years old and above)] 350yen
Parking Lot: Available(500spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of May 15, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (the mountaintop promenade is not visited)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (Large dogs are not allowed)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

The best way to reach the top of Mount Omuro

Reviewed : 2023.04.08

This is just a usual two person ski lift and no doubt the easiest way to reach the crater of Mount Omuro. To skiers, the ride is nothing special, but to those who ride such lifts for the first time...
Pretty small mountain

Reviewed : 2020.01.17

This place has been my favorite for a while in the Izu area. First, shape of the mountain is good. Though it is not big, perfectly bulges from the ground. Second, you can walk around the rim in...
Beautiful views

Reviewed : 2020.01.17

Beautiful views, I can see why it is protected. Very accomodating staffs as well, who would slow down or stop the lifts completely for the disabled (had some elderly in wheechair). I took that time...