Shōwa-shinzan, Shikotsu-Toya National Park

Name: Shōwa-shinzan
Address: Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Japan

#1 among attractions in Shikotsu-Toya National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Volcano

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Shōwa-shinzan, Shikotsu-Toya National Park

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Shōwa-shinzan is a volcanic lava dome in the Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Hokkaido, Japan, next to Mount Usu. The mountain was created between 28 December 1943 and September 1945. Initially, a series of strong earthquakes shook the area, and wheat fields were rapidly uplifted. Lava broke through the surface and the current peak was created. The peak is now 398 m tall, and still actively smoking. ()

Local name: 昭和新山 Last eruption: 1945Elevation: 1306 ftProminence: 692 ftCoordinates: 42°32'33"N, 140°51'50"E

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Shōwa-shinzan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lake Tōya, Mount Usu, Usuzan Ropeway, Toyako.

2.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Tōya, Shikotsu-Toya National Park
66 min walk • Lake Tōya is a volcanic caldera lake in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Abuta District, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is part of "Toya Caldera and Usu Volcano Global Geopark" which joins in Global Geoparks Network. The stratovolcano of Mount Usu lies on the southern rim of the caldera.
1.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Usu, Shikotsu-Toya National Park
28 min walk • Mount Usu is an active stratovolcano in the Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Hokkaido, Japan. It has erupted four times since 1900: in 1910, 1944–45, August 7, 1977, and on March 31, 2001. To the north lies Lake Tōya.
0.6 miW
Aerial tramway
Usuzan Ropeway, Shikotsu-Toya National Park
16 min walk • The Usuzan Ropeway is Japanese aerial lift line in Sōbetsu, Hokkaidō, operated by Wakasa Resort. Opened in 1965, the line climbs Mount Usu, the active volcano in Shikotsu-Tōya National Park.
2.7 miNW
Town
Toyako
69 min walk • One of the most popular attractions in Toyako is the Usuzan Ropeway, which takes visitors on a scenic journey to the summit of Mount Usu. From the top, you can enjoy panoramic vistas of the lake and the surrounding landscapes, as well as explore the otherworldly...
5 miS
Locality
Date
129 min walk • Date is a city in Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Date was established around 1869, and became a city on April 1, 1972.
1.2 miN
Locality
Sōbetsu
30 min walk • One of the main attractions in Sōbetsu is the picturesque Lake Toya, which is known for its crystal-clear waters and surrounding lush greenery. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely boat ride on the lake, take a relaxing walk along the shore, or simply soak in the...