The big gondola accommodates 106 passengers

Depart from Sanroku Station for a 6-minute midair journey. A splendid view of LakeToya can be seen.

You’ll see the jagged mountain ahead, and the gondola will soon arrive at Sancho Station.

Upon arrival, the Lake Toya Observation Deck is on the right, commanding views of Mt. Showa Shinzan and LakeToya far below.

The Usu Crater Basin Observation Deck is on the left after about a 7-minute walk. Passing by the summit (O-Usu), the second summit (Ko-Usu), and the newest peak (Usu Shinzan) on the way to the Gin’numa Crater

The Gin’numa Great Crater formed during the 1977 eruption of the summit. It is the largest of the existing craters. Steam bellows out continuously. UchiuraBay can be seen beyond on the Pacific Ocean.

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