Mt. Izaruga

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A prominent peak in the Southern Alps, Izaruga-dake offers a true alpine experience for seasoned hikers. From its summit at over 2,500m, you can gaze upon the majestic peaks of the Southern Alps and the distant silhouette of Mt. Fuji. It is a place of profound silence and raw beauty, where the rare alpine flora and the vast wilderness allow for a deeply spiritual connection to Shizuoka’s high-altitude nature, far removed from modern life.

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南アルプス最南端「光岳・イザルガ岳」

南アルプス最南端「光岳・イザルガ岳」

Kawanehon-cho Town Planning & Tourism Association

Mt. Izaruga

Address
Tashiro, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka
Website
https://www.okuooi.gr.jp/
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Kawanehon-cho Town Planning & Tourism Association

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