Overview
An active volcano south of Lake Toya. It has erupted at intervals of roughly 20 to 30 years.
About this place
Mount Usu in Sobetsu is an active volcano that has been active for about 20,000 years and erupted four times in the 20th century. A ropeway goes to the summit. From the observatory you can look over the crater and Lake Toya and feel the force of the volcano up close.
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