Mount Tarumae
樽前山
An active volcano on the south shore of Lake Shikotsu, with a lava dome steaming in its summit crater. From the Seventh Station, you can reach the outer rim in about 1 hour, making it an entry-level volcano hike.
Mount Tarumae rises to 1,041 m. It is an active volcano on the south shore of Lake Shikotsu, and a lava dome steaming in the middle of its summit crater gives it a distinctive appearance. The trailhead is at the Seventh Station parking lot. Along a gravel trail, you can reach the top of the eastern outer rim in about an hour, overlooking Lake Shikotsu, Mount Fuppushi, and the Pacific Ocean. Volcanic plants such as tarumae-sō are also worth seeing. It is a popular entry-level volcano hike in Hokkaido. Entry to the lava dome area is prohibited. The climbing season runs about June to October, and the Seventh Station forest road is closed in winter. The summit is windy, so bring a windproof jacket, and check volcanic activity information before you go.
Opening hours
June–October (Seventh Station trail open period)
Nearby sights
- Lake Shikotsu
- Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
- Marukoma Onsen
- Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park
- Lake Kuttara
- Noboribetsu Bear Park
- Oyunuma Pond & Natural Footbath
- Noboribetsu Onsen / Jigokudani