How hard is the Mount Usu hike?

It is rated moderate. You walk for about 3 hours in total, with roughly 90 minutes climbing through the forest to the viewpoint and about 60 minutes back down.

No. Lunch is not part of the inclusions. The tour stops for a lunch break at the viewpoint, so bring your own food along with snacks and drinks.

How do I get to the trailhead?

Meet at adex base in Noboribetsu Onsen 15 minutes before departure for a gear and clothing check. A free shuttle bus takes you to the Usuzan trailhead in about 60 minutes, and the return drive via Sobetsu and Orofure Pass takes about 2 hours.

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Hokkaido

Mt. Usu (Usuzan) Volcano Hiking Tour in Hokkaido

English

6 hours

Hike Mount Usu, an active volcano beside Lake Toya, on a guided trail that climbs through forest to a viewpoint over the volcano's outer rim. Pause for lunch at the top with wide views, with hiking poles and a free shuttle from adex base included.

Guide
Hiking poles
Consumption tax

What's not included

Warm clothes
Gloves
Headwear
Footwear

This hiking tour runs in the warmer months, from March to October.
This tour is for adults only, up to 75 years old.
A minimum of 2 participants is required, so solo travelers should inquire first.
Each booking can include up to 4 people.
Expect about 7 kilometers of uphill and downhill walking over rough terrain.
In early spring, snow may remain in the forest, but the trail stays walkable.
There are toilets at the summit viewpoint, where you take your lunch break.
Wear walking boots and breathable clothes suited to exercise.
Pack a lightweight raincoat in case of rain.
Bring snacks and drinks, plus sunglasses and sunscreen in summer.

Additional Information

Heavy rain, strong winds, typhoons, or heavy snow may cancel the tour.

Meet directly at this location to join the tour

adex base, 76-3 Noboribetsuonsencho, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido

Cancel more than 336 hours before the start time for a full refund.
From 336 hours before the start time until 168 hours before the start time, cancellation costs 10%.
From 168 hours before the start time until 48 hours before the start time, cancellation costs 50%.
From 48 hours before the start time until 24 hours before the start time, cancellation costs 70%.
Cancellations within 24 hours of the start time are non-refundable.