We’ll take a lift to the top of Mt. Omuro and start our walk around the rim in a clockwise direction. After you catch your breath from the amazing view, we’ll start walking and discovering Mt. Omuro’s many stories. Many people walk past the Jizo statues facing the Sagami Bay on the east side of the mountain, but few people think much about them. For starters, are the really Jizo?

At the peak of the rim, on the south side, we’ll look deep into Izu’s interior mountains and learn about the amazing geology that created this peninsula.

On the west side, we’ll hear the story of the nyorai statues, why they’re here and learn about their role in Japanese mythology.

We’ll learn about the Shinto shrine in the center of the rim that has an important relationship to local culture and Mt. Fuji.

On our way back to the exit on the north side, if we’re lucky, we might be able to catch an awesome view of Mt. Fuji herself! She likes to hide in the clouds sometimes.

Time allowing, we’ll walk down to Sakura no Sato at the base of the mountain. The park is know for its huge variety of cherry trees and a local folktale.

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