Mount Furo (Furousan), standing at an elevation of 928 meters, is located on the border of Yamakita town in Kanagawa Prefecture and Oyama town in Shizuoka Prefecture, part of the Tanzawa mountain range. It is nestled between the Sakawa River and its tributary, the Yozukukawa River. The summit area, once a firebreak zone, is now characterized by its flat, open, and grassy terrain.
Access and Hiking Routes
Access to the mountain has been made easier in recent years. Forestry roads have been constructed up to approximately 800 meters below the northern summit of Mount Furo and up to around 650 meters on the south side, with further construction ongoing.
The following routes can be used to access and hike Mount Furo:
- From JR Gotemba Line's Yaga Station, take a bus to the Tanazawa Campsite entrance, cross the Kawauchi River, and hike for about 2 hours and 40 minutes.
- From the shallow entrance near Lake Tanzawa, pass through Yozuku Pass for approximately 3 hours.
- From JR Gotemba Line's Suruga-Oyama Station, go through the Kinzokujinja Shrine or the Namido route for about 2 hours and 40 minutes.
These routes offer both novice and experienced hikers the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of Mount Furo while reaching the summit with relative ease.