Mount Kirigamine

Mount Kirigamine
South-East slope of Kirigamine, view from Mt. Royal Hill
Highest point
Elevation	1,925 m (6,316 ft)
Coordinates	36.10°N 138.167°E / 36.10; 138.167
Geography
Location	Nagano Prefecture, Japan

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.

Mount Kirigamine and Yashimagahara Wetland

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

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  A view at Kurumayama-kata
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  Mount Kuruma from Mount Osasa
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  Mount Kuruma with Mount Denjo from Mount Kitanomimi
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  Mount Kuruma from Mount Minaminomimi
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  A typical view of Kirimigamine
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  Mount Kuruma from north
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  A Shinto Shrine on the top of Mount Kuruma
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  A weather rader site on the top of Mount Kuruma
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  A view at Kurumayama Moor
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  A view at Kurumayama Moor
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  A view at Kurumayama Moor
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  North-West slope of Kirigamine
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  Highest parking lot at Kirigamine

External links

• Map: http://www.tageo.com/index-e-ja-v-00-d-m349551.htm