Showa-Shinzan

In 1943 a flat wheat field began to rise, and within about two years it became a 398 m mountain. Steam still rises from its red-brown slopes.

Natural Monument

Nearby

• Mt. Usu Ropeway ≈ 10 min by car
• Lake Toya ≈ 20 min by car
• Kitakogane Shell Mound ≈ 40 min by car
• Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley) ≈ 55 min by car
• Cape Chikyu ≈ 1 h 5 min by car

Travel times are rough estimates by car.

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Getting there

From JR Toya Station, Donan Bus to Toyako Onsen (15 min), then change to the Showa-Shinzan bus (15 min, not in winter). By car, 15 min from Date IC on the Do-o Expressway

Good to know

The mountain is private land and cannot be entered. It is seen up close from the neighbouring Mt. Usu Ropeway (about 6 min ride). Parking is paid (cars 500 yen per day)

Time needed

40 min

Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info