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The Nishiyama Footpath with signs of volcanic eruption
Pools left from the eruption
Buildings destroyed in the eruption near Toya
Beautiful views from Mt. Usu near Toya
Buildings destroyed in the eruption near Toya
See the sights after the volcanic eruption in Toya
See the sights after the volcanic eruption in Toya
Signs of the volcanic activity in the area surrounding Lake Toya
Signs of the volcanic activity in the area surrounding Lake Toya
See the sights after the volcanic eruption in Toya
See the sights after the volcanic eruption in Toya
The Usuzan Ropeway
A volcano near Lake Toya
Mountains created by volcanic activity
Beautiful views from Mt. Usu near Toya
Mountains created by volcanic activity
Beautiful views from Mt. Usu near Toya
Beautiful views from Mt. Usu near Toya
Mountains created by volcanic activity
Evidence of the volcanic eruptions near Lake Toya
Evidence of the volcanic eruptions near Lake Toya
West Mountain Foothills Crater walking trail- Private guided tour of the volcanic area around Mt. Usu and Toya!
- Location
Mt. Usu
- Available Period
April~ Mid-November
- Duration
~3 hours
- Fee
Tour Highlights
- Be guided by a Lake Toya Usu Volcano Meister
- Get a panoramic view of the entire Lake Toya Usu Geopark
- Find out what happened in the 2000 eruption!
- Experience the living Earth in the midst of tremendous geological changes
Mount Usu is an active volcano that changes shape with every eruption. This tour will help you learn about the lives of the people who live alongside this volcano!
The last eruption occurred in 2000. See the remains with your own eyes as we walk through the eruption zone with a local guide! This walking trip will last around 3 hours, during which you will see:
- Mount Usu Ropeway Promenade
- The West Mountain Crater Group Promenade
- The Second Observation Deck, round trip
- Lake Toya Visitor Center and Volcano Science Museum
- Participants: 1-6
- Children must be accompanied by a guardian
Meeting Location
Usuzan Ropeway
Meeting Address
184-5 Showashinzan, Sobetsu, Usu District, Hokkaido 052-0102
Access to Meeting Location
[By car]
- 20 minutes from Date Interchange
- 25 minutes from Date Monbetsu Station
- 20 minutes from Toyako Onsen
[By bus]
- 25 minutes from Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal
What to Bring & Wear
- Warm clothing and layers in case it gets cold
- Gloves
- Sunglasses and hat
- Drink
Overview
- Available Period
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April~ Mid-November
- Duration
~3 hours
1) 9:00-12:00
2) 13:30-16:30
- Itinerary
- Usu Ropeway Promenade
- Nishiyama Foothills Crater Group Promenade Second Observation Deck Round Trip
- Toyako Visitor Center and Volcano Science Museum
- Fee
Adults (13+ and older): 15,000yen
Solo participant: 28,000yen
Children (ages 6-12): 9,800yen
Toddlers (ages 4-5): 7,000yen
Infants (ages 3 and younger): 1,500yen
- What's Included
- Ropeway tickets
- Consumption tax
- Insurance
- Entrance to Volcano Center
- Not Included
- Parking fees
- Pick-Up Service
Please consult with us.
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
- English Level
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1= can't speak English at all / 5= native speaker
Notes
- If the tour cannot proceed due to heavy rain, lightning, wind, or blizzard, we will cancel the tour and inform you.
- The tour dates may be changed or cancelled if there is not enough snow due to unseasonal weather or other reasons.
- The tour may be cancelled midway for safety or other reasons at the discretion of the guide.
- Please follow all of the instructions of the tour guide, as there are risks in outdoor tours. Please also understand that the guide cannot be held personally responsible for any accidents caused by the customer’s intentional or negligent acts.
- Preschool and elementary school children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Cancellation / Changes
- A cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled on the day of the event or in case of a no-show
- A cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 1 day or less before the event
- Location
Mt. Usu
- Available Period
April~ Mid-November
- Duration
~3 hours
- Fee
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