Hiking an Abandoned Volcano Town - Hokkaido, Japan

The town of Lake Toya 洞爺湖 has been devastated by many volcanic eruptions over the last century - with the most recent one happening in 2000. But rather than tearing down ruined buildings, or simply closing them off to the public for good - the town of Lake Toya has decided to turn it into a hiking trail - where you can gain valuable information about the events of the past along a short 1.5hr return hike.
In the same area, and caused by the same volcanic activity, a region dubbed Hell Valley 地獄谷 has become a sulphurous attraction. High geothermal activity heats the water stored naturally in the ground - which the neighbouring town Noboribetsu 登別 has turned into it's source for it's many hot spring baths, or onsens 温泉
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[@NickandRachel]

So beautiful! Thanks for sharing

[@louisegilbert4903]

Wonderful experience

[@Konichiwamydude]

Thx for sharing this. I felt like I should learn japanese history as a Japanese and a blogger, including in disasters.

[@RoyandAimee]

It’s interesting to learn about Japanese history! Especially because it’s so different from Australia, we don’t have volcanos or earthquakes 😳

[@liascambary4916]

"We have a bit of a trek tonight"
"...17 minutes."
I am dead

[@RoyandAimee]

Hahaha I think Roy was a little worn out by the end of the day so a dramatic flair came out 😂