Mount Usu Eruption Memorial Park — Hotel in Toyako

Mt. Usu Eruption Memorial Park, located near the Toyako hot spring town, was created to commemorate the eruption of Mt. Usu in 2000. This location, where you can overlook the entire lakeside, is a popular photo spot. The scenery of Lake Toya is different during the day, evening, and night. The ``Chinkojima'' that was created by the eruption of Mt. Usu on March 27, 2000 and connected to the shores of Lake Toya by a sandbar can also be seen from the Mt. Usu Eruption Memorial Park.

Four sculptures have been installed on the lush green lawn of Mt. Usu Eruption Memorial Park, based on an outdoor sculpture installation plan put together by the mayor and officials of Abuta Town. The mask-like sculpture

Moonlight'' (by sculptor Igor Mitrai), which resembles a human face, is a masterpiece of the Touyako Sculpture Park.'' There are also fine sculptures of three lions, Muse'' (by sculptor Nobuyuki Akeji), Utsurohi'' (by Aiko Miyawaki), and

There are also toilets and free parking, so you can use it not only as a photo spot but also as...

This park has an incredible array of fall colors to enjoy in late October. There are 3 major sculptures to visit and many more beautiful locations to take personal photographs with friends.

Right now the kids playgrounds are all roped off and covered with tarps, probably to prevent the spread of corona. They didn't seem to be in bad condition. Also the garden area is also not in season for blooms, but the fall leaves are stunning all around and there are many benches under wisteria bushes that look really promising for the spring.

The park is really easy to access and park at off of the highway, and you can see the mountains really well across the water. Really worth your time to stop and visit on your way in or...

A serene and tranquil nature spot for quiet walks and soaking in the beauty of the surrounding lake, islands and mountains in the distance. The occasional cloud blows in from the mountains and veils everything is a misty shroud before the sun breaks through again. Walking a little further along the park in the direction away from Toya Onsen brings you to a charming little island that is home to some ducks who launch into the water on your approach. The sound of birdsong and the lapping waves on the shores are lulling...