Sightseeing
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Lake Mashu(摩周湖)
Peer into the transparent depths of Lake MashuLake Mashu is renowned for the crystal clarity of its waters. Because n…
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Mt. Io (Atosa-nupuri)(硫黄山)
Mt. Io (Sulfur Mountain) is called Atosa-nupuri (Bare Mountain) in the Ainu language because of its barren, rocky fac…
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Lake Kussharo(屈斜路湖)
Lake KussharoLake Kussharofillsthe Kussharo Caldera, which formed after a series of volcanic eruptions in ancient tim…
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900 Grassland (Kyu-maru-maru Sogen)(90…
900 Grassland (Kyu-maru-maru Sogen)Visitors to 900 Grassland will discover sweeping views from the observation deck, …
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Sunayu(砂湯)
Sunayu on the eastern shore of Lake Kussharo offers a unique open-air hot spring experience. If you dig a hole in the…
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Kussharo Kotan Ainu Folk Museum(屈斜路コタン…
Teshikaga Town Kussharo Kotan Ainu Folk MuseumThis small museum on the southern shore of Lake Kussharo is dedicated t…
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JR Mashu Train Station Tourist Informa…
Popular with train and bus usersLocated inside Mashu Station, a popular and convenient station with easy access to bo…
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Bihoro Pass(美幌峠)
Bihoro PassAt an altitude of 525 m, Bihoro Pass is on the northwestern border of Akan-Mashu National Park. Bihoro Pas…
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The Wakoto Peninsula(和琴半島)
The Wakoto PeninsulaThe Wakoto Peninsula was once a volcanic islet within Lake Kussharo. Sediment gradually accumulat…
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Mt. Ponpon(ポンポン山)
Mt. PonponIf you visit Nibushi Onsen on the shore of Lake Kussharo, take the time to climb nearby Mt. Ponpon. The hik…