Mt. Usu Tours and Tickets

Shikotsu-Toya National Park is the closest park to Sapporo. On this full day tour, you’ll get to visit both Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya with private guide and 4WD transport. First, you’ll get to learn more about the national park at the visitor center, before heading out on a short hike along Lake Shikotsu. Then, admire the famous caldera Lake Toya and take a cable car up Mount Usu to enjoy the views from above.

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.