Volcano Science Museum, Toyako Visitor Center

Toyako Visitor Center and Volcano Science Museum is an exhibition facility that introduces the natural environment around Lake Toya and the natural history of Mt. Usu. You can learn about the volcanic activity through commentary panels with a focus on huge aerial photographs and actual specimens, as well as the ecology of the animals and plants and the mechanism of the lake. You can also experience walking around Nakajima Island which formed in the middle of Lake Toya about 50,000 years ago, and there are regular workshops and events such as making watches with tree nuts. You can have fun while connecting with nature.

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Volcano Science Museum, Toyako Visitor Center

Address: Hokkaido Abutaguntouyakochou Touyakonsen 142-5 Map
Area: Niseko / Lake Toya Area
Phone: 0142752555
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: New Year's Holiday, etc. There may be days when the facility is closed.
Fees: [Toyako Visitor Center]Free
[Tuesday Mountain Science Museum]Adults600yen, Children300yen
Parking Lot: Available(40spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(Narional Park Wifi)
English Menu: Available (The theater is multilingual, and the Tuesday Mountain Science Museum has posted information mainly in English)
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 31, 2020 (Information as of May 11, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available