仁科峠は伊豆半島の真ん中あたりにあって、西伊豆スカイラインの延長線上県道５９号線の峠である。このエリアは１０００ｍ程度の山々が起伏を作り、その合間を繫ぐように道が走っていてドライブに最適である。仁科峠は、標高８９７ｍ。辺り一面がクマザサに覆われ、新緑の季節には緑色の絨毯のように見える。北の方角には、もちろん富士山も見える。トレッキング道も整備され、ここを経て、天城峠まで続いている。この辺りまでくると、市街地からも充分に離れ、夜になると満天の星に覆われる。天体観測の場所としても最適だ。ただ、この一帯は風が強い日が多く、また、太平洋から吹き付ける風が上昇し、雲が湧きやすい場所でもある。星はよく見えるが、好条件が揃う日は少ないかも知れない。
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Nishina Pass is located in the middle of the Izu Peninsula, and is an extension of the Nishi-Izu Skyline on Prefectural Road 59. This area is perfect for driving as the road runs along the mountain range, connecting the ups and downs of the mountains at about 1000m, and connecting the roads between them. The Nishina Pass is 897m above sea level, and the whole area is covered with kumazasa, which looks like a green carpet in fresh green season. Of course, you can see Mount Fuji to the north. Fuji in the north. The trekking trail leads to Amagi Pass via here. At this point, we are far enough away from the city to be covered with stars at night. It is a good place for astronomical observation. However, it is often windy and the wind from the Pacific Ocean rises and clouds tend to form in this area. The stars are clearly visible, but conditions may not be as favorable as they should be.
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