Okama Crater Lake – View of Okama Crater (御釜) loop from Mt. Zaō

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Okama Crater Lake – View of Okama Crater (御釜) loop from Mt. Zaō

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Okama Crater Lake – View of Okama Crater (御釜) loop from Mt. Zaō

02:50

8.12km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.55 km

Zao Caldera

Highlight • Volcano

You cannot cycle up to this point. You must hike or drive. I was lucky and a nice couple offered to drive me up!

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4.10 km

Zaozan Shrine

Highlight • Religious Site

Peacefull shrine among clouds

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4.10 km

Mount Zao Summit Shrine and Buddha

Highlight • Religious Site

Great hiking spot. But check the Weaver before going

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4.67 km

Okama Crater Lake

Highlight • Lake

Watch the weather before going out there. It can be really Cloudy!

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5.66 km

View of Okama Crater (御釜)

Highlight • Volcano

8.12 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.62 km

399 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Zao Caldera

Zaozan Shrine

Mount Zao Summit Shrine and Buddha

Okama Crater Lake

View of Okama Crater (御釜)

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