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Learn about the 2000 Mount Usu eruption and nature around Toya Lake
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Learn about the 2000 Mount Usu eruption and nature around Toya Lake

About this spot

A facility in Toya Lake Hot Spring town where you can learn about the natural landscape and volcanic activity of Lake Toya and Mount Usu. The museum displays recorded footage and materials from the 2000 Mount Usu eruption, allowing visitors to understand the region's history of coexisting with volcanic activity. There are also exhibits about flora and fauna around Lake Toya; studying before the afternoon ropeway tour deepens your appreciation of the scenery. Located in the center of the hot spring town, it's just a short walk from the boat pier.

Fireworks details

Name: 洞爺湖ロングラン花火大会

Date & time: 4/28–10/31 毎晩20:45–21:05(約20分間・7/20–22も開催対象)

Venue: 虻田郡洞爺湖町・洞爺湖温泉湖畔

Shells: approx. 450

洞爺湖温泉湖畔で行われる、洞爺湖ロングラン花火大会です。4月28日から10月31日までの毎晩、休むことなく打ち上げられる、全国でも珍しい通年開催の花火大会です。2026年7月20日(月)も20時45分から約20分間、約450発の花火が湖上から打ち上がります。短い時間に凝縮された花火は、静かな湖に音と光が響き渡る迫力があり、毎晩でも飽きさせない工夫が凝らされています。湖面に映る花火の光も、洞爺湖ならではの見どころです。

Tips

湖畔沿いの遊歩道や公園から鑑賞できます。天候により中止となる場合があるため、当日の状況は洞爺湖温泉の観光案内で確認するのが確実です。終了後は温泉街に戻る人で少し混み合うため、余韻を楽しみながらゆっくり歩くのがおすすめです。

Source: laketoya.com

Tips

Located in the heart of Toya Lake Hot Spring town, within walking distance from the sightseeing boat pier. The eruption footage shown is quite dramatic, so families with young children may want to check the content in advance.

Best time to visit

Approximately 45 minutes. Best to visit immediately after the boat tour.

Access & map

〒049-5721 Hokkaido, Abuta County, Toyako Town, Toya Lake Hot Spring 142-5

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