ActivityPhoto Wikimedia CommonsLake Toya
Hokkaido · Japan
It has a perimeter of about 36.5km, and in the center lie four islands: Oshima, Kannon-shima, Benten-jima, and Manjuu-jima.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Lake Toya, or Toyako, a magnificent caldera lake located within the Shikotsu-Toya National Park in southwestern Hokkaido. As a scholar of geological history, I find Lake Toya to be one of the most compelling examples…
Listen in the app2Toyako Onsen Prominade and Public Foot Baths
The southern shore of Lake Toya is home to the Toyako Onsen district, a pleasant resort town that serves as the primary hub for visitors. Running along the water's edge is a beautifully maintained promenade that offers…
Listen in the app3The Nakajima Island Ferry Experience
To truly appreciate the scale of the Toya caldera, one must take to the water. A regular ferry service operates from the Toyako Onsen pier, transporting visitors to Nakajima, the largest of the four central islands. …
Listen in the app4Mount Usuzan Ropeway and the Crater Rim
Located just south of the lake is Mount Usu, one of Japan's most active and closely monitored volcanoes. To understand the 'engine' behind Lake Toya's beauty, a trip up the Usuzan Ropeway is essential. …
Listen in the app5Showa Shinzan: The Mountain Born in a Wheat Field
At the foot of Mount Usu stands Showa Shinzan, one of the world's youngest mountains and a designated Special Natural Monument. Its story is one of the most remarkable in the annals of geology. …
Listen in the app6Volcano Science Museum and Visitor Center
For those seeking a deeper academic understanding of the region, the Toyako Visitor Center and Volcano Science Museum are indispensable. Located in the heart of the onsen town, this facility provides a comprehensive overview of…
Listen in the app7The 2000 Eruption Ruins Trail
Behind the Volcano Science Museum begins a walking trail that leads through some of the most hauntingly beautiful ruins in Japan. This is the site where the 2000 eruption of Mount Usu first broke through the surface. …
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As our exploration of Lake Toya comes to a close, take a final moment to look out across the still, deep waters toward the Nakajima Islands. We have journeyed through a landscape shaped by cataclysm and maintained through careful…
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What is Lake Toya?
Lake Toya is a place in Hokkaido · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Hokkaido · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 42.5806, 140.8516 |
| Last updated |