Mount Kirigamine | |
Other Name: | 霧ヶ峰 |
Elevation M: | 1925 |
Elevation Ref: | [1] |
Location: | Nagano Prefecture, Japan |
Map: | Japan Nagano Prefecture#Japan |
Coordinates: | 36.1°N 138.167°W |
Coordinates Ref: | [2] |
Type: | Lava flow, Lava dome[3] |
Last Eruption: | 0.75 Ma |
is a 1,925m volcano, located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
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.
Vehicle access to the bottom of Kirigamine does not require four-wheel drive but snow chains may be necessary if there is heavy snow.