Masao Mimatsu Memorial Hall

The Extraordinary Story of an Ordinary Man

Lake Toya and the surrounding landscape were created by centuries of volcanic activity. The Mount Usu volcano still erupts every 20-30 years, devastating the area. This hall pays tribute to local postmaster and amateur volcanologist Masao Mimatsu, whose detailed study of Mount Usu’s 1944 eruption won the acclaim of scientists across the world. Mimatsu’s notes have also informed emergency and evacuation planning in Japan for years. Come and explore this hall dedicated to the man who carefully tracked the progress of the volcano on behalf of future generations!

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Nearest airports
New Chitose Airport Sapporo Okadama Airport Hakodate Airport Okushiri Airport Asahikawa Airport Wakkanai Airport Rishiri Airport Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport Memanbetsu Airport Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport Tancho Kushiro Airport Tokachi Obihiro Airport

General Information

Postal code
〒052-0102 
Address
北海道壮瞥町昭和新山184-12
Telephone Number
0142-75-2365
Open
(Apr.-Oct.) 8:00-17:00
(Nov.-Mar.) 9:00-16:00
Closed
Open all year round (irregular holidays from January to March)
Prices
Adults 300 yen, elementary and junior high school students 250 yen
Car Park
3 spaces, free
Directions
●By car: About 15 minutes from Hokkaido Expwy Date IC
●By car: About 20 minutes from JR Date Monbetsu Station
Website

Sobetsu Tourist Association

* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.

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