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Shōwa-Shinzan
昭和新山Hokkaido · Hokkaido
A ~398m volcanic lava dome that erupted out of a wheat field between 1943-45, still actively venting steam; sits beside Mt. Usu inside Shikotsu-Toya National Park.
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.3· 672 reviews
- Nearest station
- JR Toya Station
How to get there
From Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal — ~10 min taxi (~¥2,500) or ~15 min seasonal bus (¥400, roughly hourly) to the Showa-Shinzan/Usuzan Ropeway base.
Tags
volcanogeologyunique
Location
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