ActivityPhoto Wikimedia CommonsMt. Usu
Hokkaido · Japan
Mount Usu is a volcano which has erupted four times in the past 100 years. Its most recent eruption occurred in the year 2000. The Usuzan Ropeway brings you close to the volcano's summit. Breathtaking scenery from observation platform, which include Mt. Yotei, Lake Toya, Oshima peninsula, and Pacific ocean.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Toya-Usu UNESCO Global Geopark, a landscape defined by the raw, unyielding power of the Earth’s mantle. As we stand here in the shadow of Mount Usu, we are observing one of Japan’s most remarkably active volcanoes,…
Listen in the app2Showashinzan — The Miraculous Mountain
Gaze across to the reddish, steaming peak of Showashinzan. This mountain is a geological marvel, born during the Showa era between 1944 and 1945. …
Listen in the app3The Usuzan Ropeway Ascent
We now approach the Usuzan Ropeway, a mechanical conduit that bridges the gap between the lowland park and the volcanic heights. The ascent is swift, taking approximately seven minutes to reach the upper station at 300 meters…
Listen in the app4Usuzan Crater Basin Observation Deck
Stepping out onto the observation deck, you are immediately greeted by the immense scale of the mountain's central crater basin. This is the heart of Mount Usu’s modern history. …
Listen in the app5The 1977 Crater Trail
Descending from the main deck, we follow the walking trail toward the rim of the 1977 crater. This path allows for a closer inspection of the volcanic stratigraphy. …
Listen in the app6Lake Toya Observation Point
Turning our attention away from the desolation of the craters, we look north toward the magnificent Lake Toya. This nearly circular lake is a caldera lake, formed by a massive collapse of the earth's crust following an ancient…
Listen in the app7The Geopark Promenade — Signs of Recovery
As we begin our descent back toward the ropeway station, we traverse the Geopark Promenade. This section of the mountain is where you can most clearly see nature’s slow but steady recovery. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through the heights of Mount Usu, take one last look at the steam rising from the vents and the calm waters of the lake below. This mountain is a reminder that the Earth is a dynamic, living system. …
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What is Mt. Usu?
Mt. Usu 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 | 42.5404, 140.8356 |
| Last updated |
