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Onioshidashi Lava Park

Mountains & highlandsNature walks & hikingAutumn leaves

A garden of black lava blocks left by the 1783 eruption of Mount Asama, with walking paths between the rocks and Asama rising behind. A small temple stands among the lava. Entry is paid.

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Parking

  • Onioshidashi-en parking

    AVAILABLE

    SUV / high-roof friendly

    Car park at the entrance on the Onioshi Highway.

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Directions to Onioshidashi Lava Park

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Lava fields under Mount Asama

Spring to late autumn; volcano alert levels can change access in the area.

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Suitability

Stroller: Not recommended

Nursing room: Not available

Noise level: moderate

Kids: Check terrain, weather and current access before travel.

Rules

Fire: no fire

Water access: none

Drones: permit required

Coordinates

36.4444, 138.5333

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Sources, photo credits and verification

Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-10-13