Masao Mimatsu Memorial Hall
The Extraordinary Story of an Ordinary Man
Lake Toya and the surrounding landscape were created by centuries of volcanic activity. The Mount Usu volcano still erupts every 20-30 years, devastating the area. This hall pays tribute to local postmaster and amateur volcanologist Masao Mimatsu, whose detailed study of Mount Usu’s 1944 eruption won the acclaim of scientists across the world. Mimatsu’s notes have also informed emergency and evacuation planning in Japan for years. Come and explore this hall dedicated to the man who carefully tracked the progress of the volcano on behalf of future generations!
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General Information
- Postal code
- 〒052-0102
- Address
- 北海道壮瞥町昭和新山184-12
- Telephone Number
- 0142-75-2365
- Open
- (Apr.-Oct.) 8:00-17:00
(Nov.-Mar.) 9:00-16:00 - Closed
- Open all year round (irregular holidays from January to March)
- Prices
- paid
- Car Park
- free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 15 minutes from Hokkaido Expwy Date IC
●By car: About 20 minutes from JR Date Monbetsu Station - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
