Hike Mt. Usu and visit Lake Toya Day Tour

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Hike up one of Japan's most active volcanoes! Learn about past volcanic eruptions of Mt. Usu and discover the nature of Lake Toya! Visit the best viewpoint of Lake Toya and get some photos!

This tour differs by not just hiking the volcano, but also by visiting Lake Toya and the Toyo-Usu Geopark Center. There you can learn about the volcano you climbed, its recent volcanic eruption in 2000, its lasting effects on the local area, and Lake Toya's nature and geology.

This tour also has a max number of 4 people, keeping the groups small ensures more time for each customer to enjoy the tour and not to be rushed. Also, it ensures safety whilst hiking on the mountain.

We also includes pick-up and drop-off which other tour companies do not provide. The tour is suitable for anyone who loves the outdoors, is interested in volcanoes and their destructive power and anyone who loves lakes.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Total tour duration includes travel time.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

English, Japanese Guide

Hiking poles (if requested)

Air-conditioned vehicle

Sandwich and drink

Clothing and Footwear

Drinks (water)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Mt. Usu

After pickup, we will drive to the trailhead of Mt. Usu. We will then hike through beautiful forests until we reach the crater rim. There you can see the crater with its volcanic activity and also get a superb view of Lake Toya and Uchiura Bay. We will then have lunch and rest while enjoying the scenery. We will then continue back down the same route and back to the car.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Toya Caldera and Usu Volcano Global Geopark

We will visit the Toyo-Usu Geopark Visitor Center next to Lake Toya to learn about Mt. Usu's past eruptions and to understand Lake Toya's nature.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Hike Mt. Usu and visit Lake Toya Day Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A hike to mount Usu and lake Toya
Yorimay,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Aidan our guide was most professional, responsible, friendly and so nice to be with. We spent a fantastic day with him and we promised ourselves to meet him again on our next visit to Hokkaido. We sincerely recommend. Yoav & Yori
A great day out on Mt Uso
Salvo L,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great day out. Aidan is very friendly and easy to get along with. He put us at ease and made us feel comfortable. The hike was easy enough that my friend who doesnt hike was happy to come along and enjoyed it but also interesting enough in terms of the path, what you get to see. and a good workout, which I liked. I am a vegan and Aidan also catered for this and made a vegan sandwich with homemade sourdough that was very yummy.
Mt Usu Day Hike
James K L,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trip up Mt Usu was a wonderful day spent hiking in nature. We had a sunny day and Aidan our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable on the area and the history of Mt Usu. We had a great experience and will definitely try to return at sometime in the future to perhaps experience a different season of the year. Definitely a must visit
Fantastic end to my time in Japan
Freedom54430552246,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Aidan was really accommodating from the first contact. He managed to tolerate my lack of tech info very well. My trip was done very ad hoc, on a train headed to Sapporo for the day after tomorrow. The trip to hike a volcano was exactly what I was interested in...the unique feature about Nobo tours is that they cater to solo travellers, so you don't have that limitation that most tours have. The tour itself began at 09.00, we drove for about an hour to the trailhead. On the way we discussed Japanese work culture and the the trains in the UK compared to Japan. Aidan also helped me with understanding a few Japanese phrases. The hike to the crater was very shaded walking through a forest that had a hint of jungle about it.. after an hour or so we reached the crater...wonderful views..had lunch.. fantastic sour dough bread and views. Following that we visited the lake and other additional sites relating to the recent volcanic activity. Fantastic day. Absolutely recommend!!
Awesome experience
Giuliano N,
Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The hike with Aidan was awesome. He led us to wonderful places filled with incredibile nature and landscapes that left us breathless, he taught us the geological history of the area and played great music in the car during the trip. Oh, the sandwich he provided was delicious too. Highly reccomended, even if you're not a professional climber.
Fantastic guided hike!
Exploration177181,
Nov 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This day hike was the highlight of my trip to Hokkaido. As a solo traveler, I had a hard time navigating Hokkaido, and most organized tours that offered hikes required a minimum of two people. Aidan was the ONLY guide I found who accepted a solo traveler, and he didn’t charge additional fees. It was a LOVELY hike that I wouldn’t have been able to do otherwise. He was also flexible with the drop-off point so I could see Hell Valley. Excellent guide, excellent service, and fantastic hike. His wife also makes a delicious sourdough. Thank you, Aidan!
Fun day with a great guide
Meow811,
Nov 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a great time hiking my first active volcano in Japan. Aidan was very knowledgeable and it was interesting learning about eruptions. Thank you Aidan!
One of the best tours in noboribetsu!
alawati8,
Nov 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Extremely helpful, polite, and friendly guide. Knows a lot about the area and beyond. Goes out of his way to make sure that you’re comfortable
Great guide and enjoyable tour!
Navigate60345750206,
Oct 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
joined this tour with my friend and had an amazing time with Aidan. He was very accommodating for us and patient. The hike was very enjoyable and the views were fantastic. Aidan taught us about the volcano's history which made it very interesting. Also, seeing Lake Toya was such a bonus and definitely not to be missed! can't recommend him enough if you are solo, or as a group. Next time I would definitely try his winter tours. Thank you!!