Toyako Onsen, Toyako-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido
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¥500
The Mount Konpira Crater Disaster Remains Promenade in Toyako, Hokkaido, offers a sobering look at the aftermath of the 2000 Mount Usu eruption. Accessible via a short bus ride from JR Toya Station, this site preserves the remnants of the disaster, including a collapsed bridge and buried buildings. Visitors can walk through the preserved ruins of the Sakuragaoka housing complex and the Yasuragi-no-Ie municipal hot spring, witnessing the power of nature firsthand. For a more immersive experience, a hiking trail leads to the Usu and Ko-Usu craters, offering panoramic views of Lake Toya. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear for the sometimes steep and slippery paths. The promenade provides a poignant reminder of the eruption's impact and the resilience of the community.