Mount Kirigamine

Mount Kirigamine
霧ヶ峰

South-East slope of Kirigamine, view from Mt. Royal Hill
Highest point
Elevation 1,925 m (6,316 ft)[1]
Coordinates 36°06′00″N 138°10′01″E / 36.10°N 138.167°E / 36.10; 138.167Coordinates: 36°06′00″N 138°10′01″E / 36.10°N 138.167°E / 36.10; 138.167[2]
Geography
Mount Kirigamine

Location of Mount Kirigamine in Japan.

Location Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Geology
Mountain type Lava flow, Lava dome[3]
Last eruption 0.75 Ma[3]

Mount Kirigamine (霧ヶ峰 Kiri-ga-mine) is a 1,925m volcano, located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.

Outline

The tallest peak of Mount Kirigamine is Mount Kuruma, on which there is a weather radar site. Most of the mountain is covered in grass with sparse bushes and rocks. The South and East sides are suitable for gliding with a narrow landing zone in the vicinity of a parking lot and a huge emergency landing at the West side of the mountain. The South-East cliffs are soarable at wind above 3 meters. The North part is equipped with ski-lifts.

Access

Vehicle access to the bottom of Kirigamine does not require four-wheel drive but snow chains may be necessary if there is heavy snow.

Gallery

Mount Kirigamine and Yashimagahara Wetland

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