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Home - Travel - Sightseeing Guide - Hokkaido - Lake Toya
Usuzan West Craters
# 4   of 4 sights
in Lake Toya

When Mount Usu erupted in March of 2000, several new craters opened up on the west side of the mountain, expelling huge amounts of smoke several kilometers into the sky and destroying nearby buildings and roads.

The Nishiyama Crater Walking Trail leads to some of these new craters. Along the way, several destroyed buildings, disrupted roads and broken phone poles have been left untouched for visitors to witness the destructive power of a volcano. It is about a ten minute walk from the bus stop and parking lot to the craters and a further ten minute walk to the trail's southern end, where the ruins of a kindergarten and a second parking lot are located.

Main crater
Destruction caused by the eruption

How to get there
The Usuzan West Craters are a five minute car or bus ride from Toyako Onsen. Buses between JR Toya Station and Toyako Onsen stop nearby. Get off at "Nishiyama Yuhodo Iriguchi" bus stop.

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Hours and Fees
Hours: 7:00 to 18:00 (until 17:00 in October and early November)
Closed:Early November to mid April
Admission:Free

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October 14, 2009

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4th of 4 most visited sights in Lake Toya.
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