Hike Mt. Usu and visit Lake Toya Day Tour

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View of Mt. Yotei from Mt. Usu — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Hike Mt. Usu and visit Lake Toya Day Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Hike up one of Japan's most active volcanoes! Learn about past volcanic eruptions of Mt. Usu and discover the nature of Lake Toya! Visit the best viewpoint of Lake Toya and get some photos!

This tour differs by not just hiking the volcano, but also by visiting Lake Toya and the Toyo-Usu Geopark Center. There you can learn about the volcano you climbed, its recent volcanic eruption in 2000, its lasting effects on the local area, and Lake Toya's nature and geology.

This tour also has a max number of 7 people, keeping the groups small ensures more time for each customer to enjoy the tour and not to be rushed. Also, it ensures safety whilst hiking on the mountain.

We also includes pick-up and drop-off which other tour companies do not provide. The tour is suitable for anyone who loves the outdoors, is interested in volcanoes and their destructive power and anyone who loves lakes.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: Japanese, English
Operated by: Nobo Tours

Ages: Youth (10–15 years) · Adults (16–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hiking poles (if requested)
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: English, Japanese Guide

Not included

Not included: Clothing and Footwear
Not included: Food and Drinks

Itinerary

Mt. Usu

3 hours

After pickup, we will drive to the trailhead of Mt. Usu. We will then hike through beautiful forests until we reach the crater rim. There you can see the crater with its volcanic activity and also get a superb view of Lake Toya and Uchiura Bay. We will then have lunch and rest while enjoying the scenery. We will then continue back down the same route and back to the car.
Toya Usu Unesco Global Geopark

30 min

We will visit the Toyo-Usu Geopark Visitor Center next to Lake Toya to learn about Mt. Usu's past eruptions and to understand Lake Toya's nature.
Lake Toya

30 min

We will go to the best viewpoint of Lake Toya where you can see the lake and also Mt. Usu and the craters from the eruption in 2000. This is a great photo spot!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Nakanoshima Annex
Dai-ichi Takimotokan | Noboribetsu Onsen
Hotel Nakanoshima
Hotel Yumoto Noboribetsu
Onsen Ryokan Ikoiso
Onsen Ryokan Kohanso
Kashotei HANAYA
APA Hotel Muroran
Tetora Higashimuroran
Bourou Noguchi Noboribetsu
Noboribetsu Sekisuitei
Hotel Heian

and 25 more pickup points

PLEASE NOTE: Pickup is ONLY available in the areas stated: Noboribetsu, Noboribetsu Onsen, Muroran, Toyako Onsen. I do not pickup in Sapporo or any other places. If coming from Sapporo direction, please take the train to Noboribetsu station where I will pick you up. There is the Suzuran Limited Express train that arrives at Noboribetsu just before 9AM.

Please let me know the name of your hotel/accommodation for pickup from areas stated above. I will pick you up in a grey/black Mitsubishi Delica with a number plate reading '207'!