Mount Tomisu

Overview

Mount Tomisu (Tomisuyama) is a 319.6-meter hill in the Yunoki area of Ozu, Ehime Prefecture. Its shapely form has earned it the nickname Ozu Fuji, and it has become something of a symbol of the town of Ozu. Though not tall, it carries the friendly character of a village hillside, rewarding both those who admire it from below and those who climb it for the view. Standing close to the Ozu basin where the Hijikawa River flows, it greets visitors with the changing faces of the four seasons.

Highlights

• ●A shapely profile that earns the nickname Ozu Fuji
• ●An approachable village hill of 319.6 meters
• ●Views over the Ozu basin and the Hijikawa River from near the summit
• ●A symbolic mountain of Ozu that changes with the seasons

History

Long called Ozu Fuji, the mountain shows how deeply it has been cherished by local people as part of their everyday scenery. Many hills across Japan bear the name Fuji, and Mount Tomisu is precisely the one that represents Ozu. For details on the maintained trails and points of interest, it is best to check official information such as Ozu's tourism guidance.

Map

33.5089, 132.5605 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head from central Ozu to the trailhead at Yunoki
2. 2Follow the village-hillside path toward the summit
3. 3Enjoy views of the Ozu basin and the Hijikawa from near the top
4. 4After descending, stroll through Ozu's castle town and along the river

Did you know?

💡 As the figure of 319.6 meters suggests, it is an approachable height, yet its well-formed shape drew to it the name Fuji. The Hijikawa flows at its foot, and the scenery created by hill and river, so characteristic of Ozu, makes the mountain all the more memorable.

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