Tateyama Caldera Sabo Museum

The Tateyama Caldera Sabo Museum is a geological museum in Ashikuraji focused on volcanic formations and natural hazard management. It displays interactive exhibits and scale models that explain erosion processes and how communities adapt to living in this active region.

The museum opened in 1998 based on decades of scientific documentation about volcanic activity and ground movement in the area. This research foundation led to the creation of a public institution to share geological knowledge with visitors.

The museum's name refers to the Tateyama Caldera, a volcanic crater that has shaped settlement patterns and local practices for centuries. Visitors can observe how the landscape influences the way people work and build their communities.

The museum sits just a short walk from Tateyama Station, making it easy to reach by train. The exhibits are clearly marked inside, so visitors can move through the galleries without confusion.

The museum features a large virtual reality theater with 360-degree projection showing aerial views of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. This immersive experience gives visitors a perspective of the mountain landscape and caldera that few people would otherwise see.

Location: Ashikuraji

Inception: 1998

Official opening: June 30, 1998

Website: http://tatecal.or.jp/tatecal/English/haku-60en.html

GPS coordinates: 36.58224,137.44587

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:01