Lake Toya Visitor Center & Volcanic Science Museum
Feel the Earth’s Pulse at Lake Toya
Lake Toya’s stunning beauty was forged by the dynamic activity of Mt. Usu. To fully appreciate it, start your visit at the Lake Toya Visitor Center. The center introduces the region’s rich natural environment through easy-to-explore panels and real-life specimens, offering a hands-on experience perfect for visitors of all ages.
Next, visit the Volcanic Science Museum to discover the history and mechanisms of Mt. Usu’s powerful eruptions. The museum features striking exhibits, including trucks damaged in past eruptions. Seeing the rusted metal and scorched surfaces up close lets you feel the sheer force of nature and understand how people coexist with it.
After exploring the exhibits, take time to enjoy the lake’s serene surroundings. Relax in nearby hot springs or sample Hokkaido’s fresh cuisine, from local seafood to regional specialties. As you stroll along the lakeshore or soak in an onsen, you can sense the earth’s energy that continues to shape this breathtaking landscape.
Experience Lake Toya for yourself and witness the power of nature firsthand. Combining knowledge, exploration, and relaxation, your visit here promises to be an unforgettable journey.
- * Please note that the text shown on this page includes machine translations.
- Category
- With friends
- Family
- Travel style
- Lake and marsh, waterfall, pond, dam
- Mountain, ridge, plateau, marshland, canyon
- Natural scenery, spectacular views
- Parks, green spaces, multipurpose facilities
- Theme parks, tourist facilities
- Travel Inspiration
- Have fun with the kids
- Ideas for a rainy day
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒049-5721
- Address
- 北海道虻田郡洞爺湖町洞爺湖温泉142-5
- Telephone Number
- 0142-75-2555
- Open
- 9:00-17:00
10:00-15:00 (January 4-5) - Closed
- The New Year's holiday and other temporary closures
- Prices
- paid (visitor center free)
- Car Park
- 32 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By bus: About 20 minutes from JR Toya Station
●By car: About 10 minutes from Hokkaido Expwy Abuta-Toyako IC - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
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