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Mount Kirigamine
霧ヶ峰
South-East slope of Kirigamine, view from Mt. Royal Hill
Highest point
Elevation1,925 m (6,316 ft)[1]
Geography
Mount Kirigamine is located in Japan
Mount Kirigamine
Mount Kirigamine
Location of Mount Kirigamine in Japan.
LocationNagano Prefecture, Japan
Geology
Mountain type(s)Lava flow, Lava dome[3]
Last eruption0.75 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.

Mount Kirigamine and Yashimagahara Wetland
  • A view at Kurumayama-kata
    A view at Kurumayama-kata
  • Mount Kuruma from Mount Minaminomimi
    Mount Kuruma from Mount Minaminomimi
  • Mount Kuruma from north
    Mount Kuruma from north
  • A weather radar site on the top of Mount Kuruma
    A weather radar site on the top of Mount Kuruma

References

  1. ^ Giga Atlas, ISBN 4-398-64180-7
  2. ^ KIRIGAMINE JAPAN (GENERAL) JAPAN Geography Population Map City and cities coordinates location
  3. ^ a b Kirigamine - Geological Survey of Japan
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