Hokkaido Official Tourism Site HOKKAIDO LOVE!

Mt. Showa Shinzan was born from volcanic activity that began in 1943 (Showa 18). What was once a flat wheat field repeatedly rose over a period of just about two years, forming its current appearance. It stands at an altitude of 398 meters and is still volcanically active. Its reddish-brown, rugged mountain surface tells the story of its formation through the uplift of highly viscous lava. The sight of smoke rising from its rocky surface is truly impressive! You can feel the raw energy of the Earth.

Entry to Mt. Showa Shinzan is prohibited as it is private land. To get a panoramic view, take the "Mt. Usu Ropeway" that connects the foot of the mountain to the summit of the adjacent Mt. Usu. Mt. Showa Shinzan, as seen from the rising elevation, offers a different atmosphere. The beautiful contrast between the reddish-brown of Mt. Showa Shinzan emerging from the green forest spreading at its base and the blue of Lake Toya is truly a magnificent view. In autumn, the mountain turns vibrant with reds and yellows, and in winter, it is covered in a blanket of white snow, creating a silver world.

Nearby, be sure to visit facilities such as the "Mimatsu Masao Memorial Hall," where you can learn about the achievements of Masao Mimatsu, who protected Mt. Showa Shinzan at his own expense, and the history of the volcano's activity, as well as the "Showa Shinzan Glass Museum," which features fantastical glassware from around the world.