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 southeast cliffs are a launching point for gliders, with winds above 3 meters[clarification needed]. 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.

Gallery

  • Mount Kuruma is a tallest peak
    Mount Kuruma is a tallest peak
  • Mount Kuruma from Mount Minaminomimi
    Mount Kuruma from Mount Minaminomimi
  • Kirigamine seen from the east.
    Kirigamine seen from the east.
  • Mount Kirigamine and Yashimagahara Wetland
    Mount Kirigamine and Yashimagahara Wetland
  • A weather radar site on the top of Mount Kuruma
    A weather radar site on the top of Mount Kuruma

See also

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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