Mt. Usu Volcano: Explore Lake Toya's Wonders

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Mt. Usu

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Hike Mt. Usu, explore Lake Toya, and learn about volcanic eruptions. Small groups, personalized experience, and convenient pick-up/drop-off included.

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Mt. Usu - After being picked up, the journey will begin with a drive to the trailhead of Mt. Usu. The hike will take you through stunning forests leading to the crater rim. Here, you can witness the volcanic activity of the crater and enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Toya and Uchiura Bay. Lunch and a relaxing break will be taken while soaking in…

What's Included

English, Japanese Guide
In-vehicle air conditioning
Hiking poles (if requested)
Lunch

What's Not Included

Clothing and Footwear
Drinks (water)

Additional Information

Embark on an adventure to one of Japan’s most active volcanoes! Explore the history of Mt. Usu’s eruptions and uncover the wonders of Lake Toya! Capture stunning photos from the top viewpoint of Lake Toya!
This unique tour not only involves hiking the volcano but also includes a visit to Lake Toya and the Toyo-Usu Geopark Center. Here, participants can…

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Mt. Usu

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Yorimay

Jul 28, 2025

A hike to mount Usu and lake Toya - Aidan our guide was most professional, responsible, friendly and so nice to be with. We spent a fantastic day with him and we promised ourselves to meet him again on our next visit to Hokkaido. We sincerely recommend. Yoav & Yori

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Salvo_l

Jul 25, 2025

A great day out on Mt Uso - This was a great day out. Aidan is very friendly and easy to get along with. He put us at ease and made us feel comfortable. The hike was easy enough that my friend who doesnt hike was happy to come along and enjoyed it but also interesting enough in terms of the path, what you get to see. and a good workout, which I liked. I am a vegan and Aidan also catered for this and made a vegan sandwich with homemade sourdough that was very yummy.

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James

Jun 24, 2025

Mt Usu Day Hike - The trip up Mt Usu was a wonderful day spent hiking in nature. We had a sunny day and Aidan our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable on the area and the history of Mt Usu. We had a great experience and will definitely try to return at sometime in the future to perhaps experience a different season of the year. Definitely a must visit

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Freedom54430552246

Jun 24, 2025

Fantastic end to my time in Japan - Aidan was really accommodating from the first contact. He managed to tolerate my lack of tech info very well. My trip was done very ad hoc, on a train headed to Sapporo for the day after tomorrow. The trip to hike a volcano was exactly what I was interested in...the unique feature about Nobo tours is that they cater to solo travellers, so you don't have that limitation that most tours have. The tour itself began at 09.00, we drove for about an hour to the trailhead. On the way we discussed Japanese work culture and the the trains in the UK compared to Japan. Aidan also helped me with understanding a few Japanese phrases. The hike to the crater was very shaded walking through a forest that had a hint of jungle about it.. after an hour or so we reached the crater...wonderful views..had lunch.. fantastic sour dough bread and views. Following that we visited the lake and other additional sites relating to the recent volcanic activity. Fantastic day. Absolutely recommend!!

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Giuliano

Jun 20, 2025

Awesome experience - The hike with Aidan was awesome. He led us to wonderful places filled with incredibile nature and landscapes that left us breathless, he taught us the geological history of the area and played great music in the car during the trip. Oh, the sandwich he provided was delicious too. Highly reccomended, even if you're not a professional climber.

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Exploration177181

Nov 16, 2024

Fantastic guided hike! - This day hike was the highlight of my trip to Hokkaido. As a solo traveler, I had a hard time navigating Hokkaido, and most organized tours that offered hikes required a minimum of two people. Aidan was the ONLY guide I found who accepted a solo traveler, and he didn’t charge additional fees. It was a LOVELY hike that I wouldn’t have been able to do otherwise. He was also flexible with the drop-off point so I could see Hell Valley. Excellent guide, excellent service, and fantastic hike. His wife also makes a delicious sourdough. Thank you, Aidan!

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Meow811

Nov 11, 2024

Fun day with a great guide - I had a great time hiking my first active volcano in Japan. Aidan was very knowledgeable and it was interesting learning about eruptions. Thank you Aidan!

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Alawati8

Nov 10, 2024

One of the best tours in noboribetsu! - Extremely helpful, polite, and friendly guide. Knows a lot about the area and beyond. Goes out of his way to make sure that you’re comfortable

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Navigate60345750206

Oct 28, 2024

Great guide and enjoyable tour! - joined this tour with my friend and had an amazing time with Aidan. He was very accommodating for us and patient. The hike was very enjoyable and the views were fantastic. Aidan taught us about the volcano's history which made it very interesting. Also, seeing Lake Toya was such a bonus and definitely not to be missed! can't recommend him enough if you are solo, or as a group. Next time I would definitely try his winter tours. Thank you!!

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From $131

up to 7 guests

1 - Adult