Mount Ōyama

Mount Ōyama rises 1,252 meters above sea level, featuring volcanic rock formations and offering views of Sagami Bay and the Tanzawa mountain ranges.

The mountain's religious significance dates back over 2,200 years, with the establishment of the Oyama-Afuri-jinja Shrine during the pre-Edo period of Japan.

The Oyama-Afuri-jinja Shrine complex includes multiple spiritual buildings where visitors throw ceramic plates from cliffs in a tradition called kawarake nage.

Visitors can reach the mountain by taking an express train from Shinjuku Station to Isehara Station, followed by a bus to the Oyama Cable Car station.

The mountain contains the Koma-sando approach, a stone stairway lined with shops specializing in local tofu dishes made from pure Tanzawa mountain water.

Location: Kanagawa Prefecture

Elevation above the sea: 1,252 m

Made from material: volcanic rock

Part of: 300 Famous Japanese mountains

GPS coordinates: 35.44083,139.23133

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:28