Mount Kirigamine

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
Elevation1,925 m (6,316 ft) [1]
Coordinates36°06′00″N 138°10′01″E [2]
Geography
Mount Kirigamine
Location of Mount Kirigamine in Japan.
LocationNagano Prefecture, Japan
Geology
Mountain typeLava flow, Lava dome[3]
Last eruption0.75 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. The north part is equipped with ski-lifts.

Massif of Kirigamine Volcano

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 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

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