Mount Kirigamine
| Mount Kirigamine | |
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| 霧ヶ峰 | |
South-East slope of Kirigamine, view from Mt. Royal Hill
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,925 m (6,316 ft) |
| Coordinates | 36°06′00″N 138°10′01″E / 36.10°N 138.167°ECoordinates: 36°06′00″N 138°10′01″E / 36.10°N 138.167°E |
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 Mount Kirigamine
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| Location | Nagano Prefecture, Japan |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Lava flow, Lava dome |
| Last eruption | 0.75 Ma |
Mount Kirigamine (霧ヶ峰 Kiri-ga-mine?) 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.
Mount Kuruma from Mount Minaminomimi
Mount Kirigamine
Mount Kirigamine and Yashimagahara Wetland
A weather radar site on the top of Mount Kuruma
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