Mt. Tarumae Caldera Loop Hiking Tour
Tour Overview
Hike around a volcano’s lava dome!
Mt. Tarumae is a category A active volcano, situated between Lake Shikotsu and the Pacific Ocean. This beautiful volcano has a giant lava dome in the centre with fumaroles steaming from it. The hike starts with a short ascent up to the summit and then continues along the caldera with fantastic views in all directions. Half way around we will stop for a break and a snack and enjoy the beauty of the volcano. This is one of Hokkaido’s most famous landscapes and is a great introduction to Japan’s volcanoes!
Details
- Availability: June-October
- Duration: 6 hours (3-4 hours hiking) 8:30AM start- early or late start available for private tours depending on availability.
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Max participants: 4 people
- Equipment: Hiking poles available
- Clothing: Layers that can be easily removed or added are advised. Rain jacket and hiking shoes/boots are needed. A backpack to put your camera and water in is also advised. On sunny days, a hat, sunglasses and sun cream is also a good idea. Do not wear jeans as you will get cold if they get wet.
- Food and drinks: Please bring water. A sandwich and drink is included.
- Pick-up: Free pick-up and drop-off is available in Noboribetsu and Noboribetsu Onsen.
- Payment: Cash only
Tour Schedule
8:30-9:00: Pick-up (Free pick-up from Noboribetsu and Noboribetsu Onsen)
9:00-10:00: Drive to the trailhead
10:00-11:00: Hike up to the summit
11:00-13:00: Hike around the caldera and stop for lunch
13:00-13:30: Have lunch gazing over the beautiful mountains
13:30-15:30: Continue hiking around the caldera and return to the start point
15:30-16:30: Drive back to Noboribetsu and say goodbye!
Know before you go
- This is a physical activity and participants should be able to climb up and down uneven terrain over a distance of 7.5km.
- Please prepare for bad weather even if it is sunny, mountain weather can change quickly.
- Tour will be either be canceled or postponed (if possible) if bad weather occurs.
- If there is an injury or the guide deems it unsafe to carry on, the tour will finish.
- Please prepare your own insurance as Nobo Tours does not have insurance for its customers.