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### **"Mount Omuro Travel Guide: The Volcanic Crater from 'Your Name,' More Healing Than a Green Hat!"** 🌋🌿 --- ### **🏞️【Must-Visit Spots at Mount Omuro】Romantic Like 'Your Name,' But Without the Memory Loss** 1️⃣ **Mount Omuro Summit (Giant Matcha Pudding)** - Take the cable car (¥500 one-way) straight to the crater for a 360° panoramic view of the Izu Peninsula. - **Fun Fact**: This "grass hat mountain" is actually a dormant volcano that last erupted 4,000 years ago (lazier than human civilization). - **Photo Tip**: Stand at the crater's edge and pretend you're Mitsuha from *Your Name* (watch your hair—it's windy!). 2️⃣ **Crater Hike (1-Hour Loop)** - Walk along the crater trail for the thrill of "testing the volcano's edge." - **Easter Egg**: Look for patches of grass nibbled bare by wild rabbits (Mount Omuro bunnies are permanent NPCs). 3️⃣ **Izu Cactus Park (The Surreal Theme Park Next Door)** - Besides cacti, you’ll find capybaras, alpacas, and penguins (yes, penguins!). - **Must-Try**: Spend ¥100 on feed to watch capybaras blissfully soak in hot springs. --- ### **🍡【Foodie Guide】Hidden Delicacies of the Izu Peninsula** 1. **Kurofuneyaki (Exclusive at the Mount Omuro Cable Car Station)** - Crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside freshly baked donuts—named after the American "Black Ships" (but unrelated to ships). 2. **Izu Seafood Bowl (Recommended at Restaurants Downhill)** - A bowl of Pacific Ocean freshness with golden eye snapper, tuna, and sea urchin. - **Money-Saving Tip**: Lunch sets are cheaper than à la carte and come with miso soup and sides. 3. **Onsen Manju (Top Souvenir Pick)** - Soft, sweet red bean paste steamed cakes (watch out—they’re hot!). 4. **Local Izakaya (Late-Night Option)** - Try "Satsuma-age" (fried fish cake) and local sake while reminiscing about the volcanic views. --- ### **🏠【Accommodation Recs】Hot Springs on a Budget!** 1️⃣ **Shimoda Hostel (¥3,000/night)** - 30-minute drive to Mount Omuro, clean and cozy for backpackers. 2️⃣ **Ito Onsen Guesthouse (¥5,000/night, breakfast included)** - Traditional Japanese inn with some rooms featuring private hot springs (budget-friendly luxury). 3️⃣ **Campsite (¥2,000/tent)** - Perfect for road trippers—stargaze at night, wake up to birdsong (nature’s alarm clock). --- ### **🚗【Transport Guide】Can’t Fly, but You Can Ride the Train** - **From Tokyo**: - Take the Shinkansen (~1.5 hours) to Atami, transfer to the Izu Kyuko Line to Izu-Kogen Station. - Then hop on a 20-minute bus to the Mount Omuro cable car station. - **By Car**: - Parking is ¥500/day—winding roads but stunning views. --- ### **💡【Pro Tips】** ✅ **Best Season**: April–October (grass turns brown in winter—less "matcha" for photos). ✅ **Outfit Advice**: Windproof jacket + comfy shoes (it’s windy up there—hats may fly away). ✅ **Avoid Scams**: Don’t lose your cable car ticket—it might be checked on the way down. ✅ **Hidden Gem**: Visit at dusk to see the crater glow gold in the sunset. --- ### **🎒【Must-Do Before Leaving】** 1. Buy Mount Omuro-shaped ice cream (essential for photos). 2. Make a wish at the crater (rumored to be more effective than shrines?). 3. Post on social media: "Hiking a volcano today—almost got blown away like a shooting star from *Your Name*." 🌠 **Bonus Fun Fact**: "Why is Mount Omuro’s grass so perfectly trimmed?" —"Because even Japanese volcanoes get regular haircuts!" ✂️🌿 (Guide length: Just enough to keep you smiling while waiting for the cable car.)