The summer weather here is so refreshing! From the observation deck at the top, you get an amazing view of Lake Toya and Showa Shinzan with its white smoke rising. Loved it.

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USUZAN ROPEWAY
A six-minute walk in the air one way! You can enjoy a panoramic view of the incredible nature of the active volcano "Mt. Usu."
A six-minute walk in the air one way! You can enjoy a panoramic view of the incredible nature of the active volcano "Mt. Usu."
From" The Usu Crater Basin Observation Deck," a seven-minute walk along the boardwalk, you can see the Gin-Numa Great Crater, which was cratered in 1977, and Eruption Bay, leading to the Pacific Ocean.
"Mt. USU Terrace" at the summit observatory is equipped with couches and a cafe, where you can relax and enjoy the spectacular view from the open-air terrace. "Cafe Mt. USU" attached to the deck offers a menu using local ingredients with seasonal flavors.
There is also a well-stocked store and restaurant at the Sanroku station, so you must stop by.
Highlights
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You can enjoy the panoramic view of Mt.Usu through the large glass windows.
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You can even see the sea of clouds spreading out f you are lucky.
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The "Lake Toya Observation Deck" near the summit station overlooks Mt. Showa Shinzan and Lake Toya, making it the perfect place to take a commemorative photo.
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There are also the learning facilities at Kazan-mura ("volcano village") where you can learn about the eruption of Mt.Usu.
Photos
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USUZAN ROPEWAY
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You can enjoy the panoramic view of nature
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Inside the new gondola
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The entire view of Mt.USU terrace
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Mt.USU terrace
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Mt.USU terrace
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Mt.USU terrace
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Mt.USU terrace
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The Usu Crater Basin Observation Deck
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Cafe menu at the summit terrace
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The exterior of Sanroku Station
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 有珠山ロープウェイ
- Postal Code
- 052-0102
- Address
- 184-5 Aza Showa Shinzan, Sobetsu-cho, Usu-gun, Hokkaido
- Telephone
- 0142-75-2401
- Roundtrip fee
- Adults (middle school and up): 2,000 yen, Children (elementary school students): 1,000 yen
- Schedule
- Please check the official website.
- Direction
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From JR Toya Station, take the Donan Bus bound for Toyako Onsen (15 minutes) and get off at Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal.
→Transfer to the Donan Bus bound for Showa-shinzan (15 min.) and get off at the last stop. - Website
- Official Website (English)