Mount Kirigamine
Volcano on the island of Honshu, Japan
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Mount Kirigamine (霧ヶ峰, Kiri-ga-mine) is a 1,925m volcano, located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
| Mount Kirigamine | |
|---|---|
| 霧ヶ峰 | |
Kirigamine seen from the east. Taken from Mount Tateshina. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,925 m (6,316 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 36°06′00″N 138°10′01″E[2] |
| Geography | |
  Mount Kirigamine Location of Mount Kirigamine in Japan.  Mount Kirigamine Mount Kirigamine (Japan) | |
| Location | Nagano Prefecture, Japan |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type(s) | Lava flow, Lava dome[3] |
| Volcanic arc | Northeastern Japan Arc |
| Last eruption | 0.75 Ma[3] |
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 southeast cliffs are a launching point for gliders, with winds above 3 meters[clarification needed]. 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 Kuruma is a tallest peak
Mount Kuruma from Mount Minaminomimi
Kirigamine seen from the east.
Mount Kirigamine and Yashimagahara Wetland
A weather radar site on the top of Mount Kuruma
