Guided Hiking on Active Volcano in Toya-Usu UNESCO Global Geopark

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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

This is a guided hiking in Mt. Usu, an active volcano, visiting the remains of the disaster that erupted in 2000, and entering the restricted area with special permission. Through the lives of the people who still live in coexistence with Mt. Usu, which has repeatedly erupted, you will learn about the disaster mitigation measures and thoughts of the local residents. This activity is ideal for those interested in volcanoes, history, and culture. You will be able to see the volcano up close and feel the threat of nature and the living earth through the history of its eruptions.

What's Included

Transfer by guide during activity
Experience Fee
Helmet
Guide Fee
Hiking Shoes
Drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please come to Bus Center in the same building of Toyako Onsen Tourist Association.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

This is a hiking activity in the Toya-Usu UNESCO Global Geopark with a guide and special permission. You can feel the reliving of the lives of people coexisting with an active volcano.

(Hiking Route)
Toyako Onsen Tourist Association (Bus Terminal) => Mt.Usu Regulated Area => Yu-kun crater => Nishi-yama foot root(Regulated Area Entry) => Former Toyako Kindergarten => Konpira-yama Crater Observatory => Toyako Onsen Tourist Association (Bus Terminal)

*Reservations cannot be confirmed on weekends and holidays due to holidays.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • [What to bring] Rain gear *No umbrellas, Hat, 1 liter of drink, Insect repellant (what suits you)
  • [What to ware] Long sleeves shits and long pants, Trekking shoes (or non-slip shoes with firm soles)
  • Persons who can walk 3 hours and more with 100 meters elevation changes can participate.
Supplied by JTB Hokkaido

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