Japan Volcanic Cinder Cone

This interesting mountain located near the center of Japans Izu peninsula is actually a volcanic cinder cone with beautiful form and symmetry. The cone is covered with thick grass and excellent views of the rugged landscape and surrounding sea are provided from the summit. One of the worlds most famous volcanoes Mt. Fuji can be seen further inland. Small islands peek through the haze just offshore and the steam of natural hot springs rises from the valley below. A very peaceful setting and a great place to come and see the beauty of Japan away from the bustle of the big city.

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• Japan
• Japanese
• Izu
• peninsula
• volcano
• cinder
• cone
• Tokaido
• Softypapa

[BusanKevin]

great video Kurt! That looks like a wonderful place to spend the afternoon with your family. I loved the view of the coastline!

[softypapa]

Hello Kevin, I seem to remember that the coastline where you are is similar, with rough mountains coming nearly to the water's edge. I'd love to see Kobe again as I have not been back since I worked there 18 years ago. Lovely place! -Kurt :-)

[lostinxlation]

It seems Mt. Ohmuro.

Have you been to Nishi Izu Skyline ? From the top of that toll road, you can see a breathtakingly beautiful view of Mt. Fuji across the bay.

[softypapa]

Hello lostinxlation, I have not been along that road yet though I would certainly like to go. Thanks for the recommendation! -Kurt :-)

[fuzzypaws17]

Just a side note on this video Kurt. I know you are a stickler for correctness. Mt. Fuji is a stratovolcano not a "shield volcano". A famous example of a shield volcano would be Mauna Loa in Hawaii. Volcanoes of Japan have been a life long hobby of mine, ever since I was able to read. They are so fantastic and so beautiful. Thanks for this peek into just one of them.

[khmerOne303]

awesome video! oh yea, one other thing,

if i got this wrong then please correct me lol (never actually bothered to listen to it)

Kawaii = Cute/adorable etc.?

Kowaii = scared/afraid?

i always wondered why people would say it haha, well you learn something new every time :D

[tsns1]

Great relaxing video; It's 2 years 2 months latter & this has all Erupted (1-29-11), Gotta grt some new video softy...

[bancoran]

I think kokeshi dolls are used for those kinds of remembrances : (

[Bluegoo]

If I traveled all the way to Japan and they played Mexican music, I'd feel ripped off (I live in Az)

[hapsap]

I love the kyudo range in the crater. a spectacular sight to practice in

[tbalsillie]

Wonderful...thanks for sharing.

[JoeCubicle]

Nice video, I would love to go up the cone. I'm terrified of heights but I think I could handle this. I bet the view was amazing.