Nobody knows when and where a natural disaster will occur.
To the south-east of Lake Toya Hot Springs lies Mt. Usu, an active volcano that has erupted four times in the last 100 years. However, eruptions are often preceded by earthquakes, usually some days in advance.t has allowed us to evacuate before main eruption occure. There are no official casualties from the last 100 year eruptions. Otherwise, the mountain is very calm. Volcanic activity has given birth to the beautiful scenery of Toya and its hot springs are created by the mountain’s natural gifts.
Toyako-cho Disaster and disaster prevention information
You can check the latest information on disaster and disaster prevention in Lake Toya on the Toya Lake Town website.
Volcanic Eruptions
In the event of an earthquake or eruption…
It is important not to panic, but to take calm, swift action. You will be escorted to a safe shelter so please gather at the temporary meeting spot. If it is difficult to get to the meeting spot, please take shelter in a large building near you.
- Temporary Meeting Spots
- Lake Toya Cultural Center
〒049-5721 Toyako Onsen 142-140, Toyako-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido（Google Map）
TEL：+81-142-75-4400
- Lake Toya Cultural Center
- For up to date information, please check the following.
Sediment Disasters
During times of increased landslide risk due to heavy rain, please follow the announced evacuation instructions and come to the designated meeting spot, or take shelter on or above the second floor of a large building.
- Temporary Meeting Spots
- Lake Toya Cultural Center
〒049-5721 Toyako Onsen 142-140, Toyako-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido（Google Map）
TEL：+81-142-75-4400
- Lake Toya Cultural Center
- For up to date information, please check the following.
Earthquakes and Tsunamis
If an earthquake happens, please be careful of falling objects while protecting your head with a bag or similar item, and take shelter in a large building.
Also, while there is no concern about tsunamis in Lake Toya Hot Springs, it is possible that public transportation facilities will be obstructed.
- For up to date information, please check the following.