Murodo plateau seen from Mount Tate

Murodō (室堂, Muro-do, IPA: [Murodo]) is a volcanic plateau located near Tateyama in Toyama Prefecture, central Honshu, in Japan.

Murodō is located on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Murodō's location near Mount Tate, Mount Tsurugi, and other peaks makes it a key base for climbers. Murodō is the highest point on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, reaching 2,450 meters (8,038 feet) above sea level.[1]

Geography

Murodō was formed from maar. The Mikuriga-ike pond and the Midoriga-ike pond are near Murodō station.

See also

References

  1. "Murodo - The Highest Point on the Alpine Road". www.kanpai-japan.com. Retrieved 2023-10-21.

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