[May 31–October 31] Join the Cycling Stamp Rally! In the Mashu–Kussharo area, crisp air and lush greenery signal the best season for cycling. Ride across the vast caldera—the largest in Japan—and collect stamps while soaking up the spectacular scenery. This year’s Granfondo Mashu Cycling Stamp Rally will run again. There are 24 stamp locations across Teshikaga Town, and the event runs for five months from Saturday, May 31, 2025, to Friday, October 31, 2025. In addition to Lake Mashu, Mt. Io (Atosanupuri), and the shores of Lake Kussharo, you can tackle scenic mountain passes…! Whether you ride leisurely or push the pace, enjoy cycling at your own speed. ___________________________________ Entry Fee 1,000 yen per person Participant Benefits When you pay the entry fee at registration, you will receive the following benefit tickets. 1. A hot spring bathing voucher redeemable in town 2. A 500-yen voucher usable at Roadside Station Mashu Onsen and other locations Prize Draws Participants who collect stamp points will be entered into prize draws. Complete Prize (Visit all 24 locations!!) • A pair stay at the Prince Hotel (1 winner) • A short glass or single-bud vase from Kawayu Onsen Yunohanaglass (7 winners) • A set of Teshikaga Town local specialties (5 winners) Challenger Prize (Visit 15 locations!!) • Teshikaga Town local specialties (30 winners) ___________________________________ Easy Entry 1. Register on site (two registration locations; no reservation required) 2. Pay the 1,000-yen entry fee in cash 3. Scan the QR code to START! (You may complete the rally over multiple days during the event period) 4. Apply for prizes (Choose your prize category based on the number of stamps) There are 24 stamp points in total! You can also view suggested course routes from the barcode at the bottom of the flyer. Be sure to check it out♪ ___________________________________ Organizer: Granfondo Mashu Executive Committee Inquiries: Lake Mashu Tourism Association 015-482-2200 https://masyuko.or.jp/news/granfondo2025/...

<Regarding the Lifting of the Closure on the Mashu-dake Trail> The Mashu-dake trail, which had been closed from the Mashu Lake First Observatory to Mashu-dake due to confirmed bear activity, has been reopened as of today. While passage is now allowed, please use the trail only after taking the usual safety precautions. https://masyuko.or.jp/news/mashudakekinshi/...

〈Tsutsujigahara Morning Walk Tour Begins!〉 We are entering the season when Ezo iso azalea is in full bloom. Would you like to stroll across Tsutsujigahara, which connects Kawayu Onsen and Mt. Io? The “Tsutsujigahara Morning Walk Tour,” where you can observe Ezo iso azalea at its peak, is starting soon! Because the course departs from Kawayu Onsen, you can take the walk in the morning after staying in the hot spring town. ＜Tsutsujigahara Nature Trail Walk Information＞ ■Period: June 1, 2025–June 30, 2025 ■Time: Every morning at 6:00 AM (the full route takes about one hour) Gather at 5:55 AM, depart at 6:00 AM※Canceled in case of rain ■Participation Fee: 500 yen for elementary school students and older (infants free) ■Meeting Point: In front of Taiho Sumo Memorial Museum ■How to Apply: By email to kawayu.unkyo★gmail.com (replace ★ with @) by 7:00 PM the day before, stating ① name of the representative ② number of participants ③ contact phone number ④ name of the accommodation where you will be staying. If you cannot send an email, please call the Kawayu Onsen Regional Management Association office at 015-486-9181. [ Notes ] ・This tour starts at Kawayu Onsen and involves walking approximately 3 km to Mt. Io (return from Mt. Io will be by vehicle). ・Please wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing that allow easy movement. ・The tour will be canceled in case of rain. We will notify all applicants if the tour is canceled. ・Depending on the flowering status of the iso azalea, the details above may change or the tour may be canceled. ■Organizer: Kawayu Onsen Regional Management Association, Akan-Mashu National Park ■Inquiries: (Office) 015-486-9181 ※Located inside Kawayu Onsen Guesthouse NOMY https://masyuko.or.jp/news/tutujisansakustart/...

〈Hokkaido East Trail〉 The Hokkaido East Trail, a long-distance route linking three national parks and local towns, opened in October 2024 and stretches roughly 410 km from Kushiro to Rausu, running north to south through eastern Hokkaido. This trail is highly recommended for the coming season, so here is a brief introduction. For more details, please see Teshikaga Navi. *When embarking on the trail, make sure to prepare thoroughly in advance.* https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/dototrail/...

Tsutsubetsu Pass Among the four passes around Lake Kussharo, Tsutsubetsu Pass stands highest in elevation. The road is narrow and steep, climbing like a mountain trail, and each bend opens onto a new view that makes you feel excited just by driving through. As the season approaches, we recommend Tsutsubetsu Pass for a scenic drive. https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/tubetutoge/...

14th Teshikaga Photo Contest Winning Works On display at Tancho Kushiro Airport📷✨ _________________________ A collection of outstanding works awaits you❣️ Please take a look when you visit. Location: Tancho Kushiro Airport, 2nd-floor waiting lobby Period: May 1, 2025 to May 30, 2025

Kawayu Onsen accommodation discount available (from May 7 – for residents of eastern Hokkaido only) A discount campaign for stays at Kawayu Onsen is being offered to residents of Kushiro, Nemuro, Okhotsk and Tokachi in eastern Hokkaido. The campaign runs from Wednesday, May 7, and is available every day except Saturdays. Come to Kawayu Onsen while this opportunity lasts. (The offer ends when the budget runs out, so act quickly!) <Kawayu Stay Discount 2025 Overview> [Eligible Period] Weekdays and Sundays from Wednesday, May 7, 2025 to Friday, July 18, 2025 [Discount Amount] 2,000 yen per adult and 1,000 yen per child per night [Eligibility] Residents of Kushiro, Nemuro, Okhotsk and Tokachi [How to Apply] ・Check each facility’s official website for details. ・Applications open on Thursday, May 1. ・The campaign ends when the budget is exhausted, so please apply early! <Participating Facilities> To make a reservation, click the name of each accommodation to view its official website. ・Kawayu Kanko Hotel 015-483-2121 ・KKR Kawayu 015-483-2643 ・Oyado Kinki-yu 015-483-2211 ・Oyado Kinki-yu Bettei Suikazura 015-486-9701 https://masyuko.or.jp/news/20250430/...

【Now Happening! Golden Week Special】Teshikaga Town Museum Stamp Rally During Golden Week, a stamp rally will take you around four museums in Teshikaga Town! From Saturday, April 26, 2025 through Sunday, May 11, 2025, a stamp rally visiting four museum facilities in Teshikaga will be held. The participating facilities are Teshikaga Town Kussharo Kotan Ainu Museum, Taiho Sumo Memorial Museum, Kawayu Visitor Center, and Teshikaga Town Furusato History Museum. Collect stamps at any three of these four museums to receive a lovely commemorative gift! This Golden Week event is fun for both adults and children and is perfect for making travel memories. [Event Period] Saturday, April 26, 2025 – Sunday, May 11, 2025 * Please note each museum’s closed days. * On April 30 and May 7, two of the participating museums will be closed. [How to Participate] 1) Pick up a stamp card at the reception desk of any participating facility. 2) Visit three or more participating facilities and collect stamps. 3) Fill in the required information on the stamp card and hand it to staff. 4) Exchange your stamp card for an original postcard. 5) Ten entrants will be selected by lottery to win a prize: an assortment of local specialties. * Winners will be notified by shipment of the prize. * Prize shipments are limited to addresses within Japan and are scheduled for mid-June or later. - Stamp Rally Participating Facilities - 1) Teshikaga Town Kussharo Kotan Ainu Museum (open every day during the event) ■ Address: 1-14, 1-jo-dori, Kussharo Shigai, Teshikaga Town ■ Phone: 015-484-2128 2) Taiho Sumo Memorial Museum (open every day during the event) ■ Address: 2-1-20, Kawayu Onsen, Teshikaga Town ■ Phone: 015-483-2924 3) Kawayu Visitor Center (closed: April 30, May 7) ■ Address: 2-2-6, Kawayu Onsen, Teshikaga Town ■ Phone: 015-483-4100 4) Teshikaga Town Furusato History Museum (closed: April 29–30, May 4–7) ■ Address: 3-3-1 Mashu, Teshikaga Town (inside Mashu Tourism and Culture Center) ■ Phone: 015-482-2368 Contact Information Teshikaga Town Board of Education, Social Education Division, Social Education Section Postal code 088-3211, 2-3-2 Chuo, Teshikaga Town, Kawakami District, Hokkaido Phone: 015-482-2948 https://masyuko.or.jp/news/2025gw_museum/...

〈Sunayu〉 Dig a hole in the sand and an open-air bath appears before you. This exciting little spot, Sunayu, offers that exact thrill. Swans sometimes visit, so it’s delightful no matter when you come. This time, we’re reintroducing Sunayu! For more details, please see Teshikaga Navi. https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/sunayu/...

Three Ways to Enjoy the Akajomatsu Forest Stroll through the woods, sometimes stepping close to a tree, sometimes stepping back to take it all in… If you use not only your sight but also your hearing, smell, and touch, one surprising discovery after another awaits. Notice the seasonal changes and your walk in the forest becomes even more delightful. Behind the Kawayu Visitor Center there are two walking trails centered on a natural stand of Akajomatsu firs. This time, we created this text with reference to and excerpts from part of the "Akajomatsu Forest Guidebook" available at the Kawayu Visitor Center. The brochure describes many more ways to enjoy the forest beyond these three. For more details, please see the brochure mentioned above.

Teshikaga Sea of Clouds A grand panorama filling Lake Kussharo and Lake Mashu In Teshikaga you can see a sea of clouds over Lake Mashu in the early mornings. (Season: around June to October) Different observation decks let you enjoy the sea of clouds from various angles. We recommend staying overnight in Teshikaga and heading to the sea-of-clouds viewing spots at dawn during this season. 🛏️✨ For more details, see Teshikaga Navi. 📝🚗💨 https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/unkai/...

Kawayu Ganban Terrace, the origin of Kawayu Onsen. This sightseeing spot features hot water gushing out where it flows down from Mt. Iou. It is also an area that symbolizes Kawayu Onsen and underwent renovations in October 2024, drawing even more attention as a tourist spot. Here we introduce the charming Kawayu Ganban Terrace. For more details, please see Teshikaga Navi. 〈Kawayu Ganban Terrace〉 Location: Kawayu Onsen area, Teshikaga, Kawakami District, Hokkaido Phone: 015-482-2200 (Mashu Lake Tourism Association) Fee: Free Season: Open year-round Hours: 24 hours https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/18129/...

〈Lake Kussharo〉 ~The country’s largest caldera lake~ Lake Kussharo, the nation’s largest caldera lake set in rich nature, unfolds a majestic Hokkaido landscape while gently welcoming visitors along its shores with a broad, embracing character that draws many people in. In summer, campers, canoeists and sailors come to enjoy water sports, and in winter many swans—travelers from Siberia—gather on the lake. There is also a free open-air bath anyone can use, so you can stay and relax. Here we present a compact guide to the many charms of Lake Kussharo. If you want to learn more, check out Teshikaga Navi ☺️🚗 https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/kussharoko/...

〈Lake Mashu〉 Lake Mashu is a mysterious lake whose deep blue waters seem to swallow you and whose appearance shifts moment by moment with the movement of the clouds. Here we summarize the basic information about Lake Mashu. If you want to learn more, please visit Teshikaga Navi. You might discover new charms of Lake Mashu! https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/mashu/...

🚽Notice of Temporary Closure for Sand Bath Public Toilet Due to Additional Repairs🚽 The Sand Bath public toilet in the Kussharo Lake Sand Bath parking area, which underwent repairs last month, will be temporarily closed for additional work from Monday, April 14, 2025, through Thursday, April 17, 2025. Closure period: Monday, April 14, 2025, 8:00 AM – Thursday, April 17, 2025 Location: Sand Bath Parking Area, Miruwa, Teshikaga, Kawakami District, Hokkaido The public toilet repair site is dangerous during the construction period, so please refrain from using or entering the area. The facility is scheduled to reopen as usual from the morning of April 18, but the schedule may change depending on the progress of the work. We will post any updates on this site, so please check regularly. Please note that the parking area will remain available during the public toilet closure. We sincerely apologize for the repeated closures and any inconvenience caused. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. https://masyuko.or.jp/news/sunayutoiletagain/...

🚗 Reopening of the Kussyaro–Mashu Lakeside Route for Winter Road Closure 🚗 This is an announcement about the reopening of the Kussyaro–Mashu Lakeside Route from its winter closure. During winter, the route was closed due to frozen road surfaces and accumulated snow. We will lift the closure for the section affected and reopen it as follows. "Kussyaro–Mashu Lakeside Route (Prefectural Route 52)" This road leads from Kawayu to the Third Viewing Platform at Lake Mashu. The road closure will be lifted and the road will reopen on the following date. Friday, April 11, 2025, from 10:00 AM Contact: Kushiro Construction Management Department, Teshikaga Branch Office (015-482-2147) https://masyuko.or.jp/news/kussharomashuroadkaijyo/...

The roadside station "Mashu Onsen" is hosting an exhibition of the winning entries from the 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest! 📍Mashu Onsen Roadside Station, 2nd-floor exhibition hall Exhibition period: April 1 – April 31 All 20 works are on display🐾 A lovely selection of award-winning photos awaits—please come and see them📸🌱 ✴︎ Grand Prize ✴︎ “Enchanting Lake Surface” by Kunishi Murakumo (first image) 〈Teshikaga Navi — Introduction to the winning works〉 https://masyuko.or.jp/news/photocon_r07/...

Hello COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers. It is a Hotel Rinse Kusharo Pu. Located in Eastern Hokkaido in the Eastern Hokkaido Area of Hokkaido, Kussharo Rinse Hotel is a hot spring resort Hotel surrounded by nature. Lake Kussharo, the largest caldera lake in Japan, Unfolds in front of you, and you can enjoy the spectacular view of the Four Seasons. The Spring is full of charm no matter what season you visit, such as Cycling the Lakeside of Lake Kussharo in fresh greenery, Canoe Minamoto Kushiro River and Kushiro River Minamoto Sightseeing River in summer, nature walks while looking at the Autumn leaves in autumn, and snowy wonderland that spreads all over the area in winter. The Hotel is equipped with Kussharo Hot Spring, which gushing out of the spring from 1,000 meters underground, a restaurant using Hokkaido ingredients, and a convenience store where you can buy Local Specialty products and Hokkaido souvenirs. There are plenty of facilities to make your stay more comfortable. There is also a glamping area that started in June, where you can have a special outdoor experience while being surrounded by Lakeside Nature. Please spend a special time at Kussharo Rinse Hotel where you can enjoy the Nature of Hokkaido Healing the silence and Hot Spring of Lake Kussharo. ◆ Access to Hotel Rinse Kusharo Mashu Station on the JR Senmo Main Line is the nearest railway station, and it takes about 25 minutes by Car from Mashu Station to the Hotel. Car rental services are substantial from all airport, and it is recommended to enjoy Drive along with sightseeing while enjoying the Nature of Hokkaido Eastern Hokkaido Area. 【Customers coming from Memanbetsu Airports】 Car rental, Taxi, Car ... Approx. 60 minutes 【Customers coming from Tancho Kushiro Airport (Kushiro airport)】 Car rental, Taxi, Car ... Approx. 100 minutes Public Sector ... It takes about 60 minutes to Kushiro Station by airport shuttle bus→ about 75 minutes by Use JR Senmo Main Line from Kushiro Station to Mashu Station→ and about 25 minutes by Car and Taxi from Mashu Station. * Hotels free shuttle bus operates from JR Mashu Station with advance reservation required. (It does not operate during the winter business period.) For details, please see the official website.) 【Customers coming from New Chitose Airports】 Car rental, Taxi, Car ... Approx. 300 minutes It is also about 340 minutes Use expressway from Sapporo city and about 240 minutes from Asahikawa city Located in. Free Car parking is also available, making it ideal for renting a car or visiting by Private Car. ◆ Accommodation Plan introduction of Kussharo Rinse Hotel Kussharo Rinse Hotel offers accommodation plans to suit a variety of travel styles. 【Prince Basic】 (Standard Accommodation Plan) Although it is a simple plan, you can choose to include breakfast or dinner, and it is recommended for those who want to Accommodation reasonably. 【Prince Basic Member】2 consecutive nights or more【Long Stay Discount】Accommodation Plan Use consecutive nights of Accommodation at a great Fee. In addition, we offer a variety of other plans, including a great deal plan that includes an airport ticket and accommodation, an Accommodation Plan plan to enjoy glamping, and so on. ◆ Room Introduction of the Hotel Rinse Kusharo Fun all guest rooms are designed to enjoy a superb view of Lake Kussharo, and you can enjoy the lake scenery that shows different expressions in morning, noon, and night. In addition, all rooms are designed with independent restrooms and restrooms for a comfortable stay. In this post, we will introduce some of the most popular guest rooms. ・Lake View Twin Room This room is located on the top floor (8th floor) and offers a view of Nature as far as the eye can see. ・Family Room With 4 regular beds, it is ideal for families, groups and company trips. ・Superior double room with Blower bath This large Guest Room features a luxurious blower bath and a shower Room. ・Heartful Room (Universal Room) In addition to widening the aisles in the room so that even those with Car chairs can spend a comfortable time, the bath and Toilet are equipped with handrails, making it a Barrier-Free type room. In addition, we offer "Twin Room B" that can Accommodation up to 3 people with a sofa bed Use, and "Corner Triple Room (Hollywood Twin + Single Bed)" with a blower bath that can Accommodation up to 3 people. ◆ Glamping Rinse Hotel in Kusharo Road facilities At the glamping facilities "Hokkaido nature Village in Kussharo" located in the garden area on the Lakeside of Lake Kussharo, you can experience tent Sauna and Barbecue.  * Limited to 2 groups per day limited to 2 groups. ◆ Hot Spring introduction of Kussharo Rinse Hotel It is a hot spring that gushing out of the spring from 1,000 meters underground, and it also has a moisturizing effect, an activity of the metabolism of the skin, beautiful skin and blood pressure. The Large Public Bath has an open-air bath and an indoor bath, and the open-air bath has a roof, so you can and the fatigue of your trip while looking at the Garden. ◆Introduction of restaurants and bars at Kussharo Rinse Hotels Rinse Hotel offers Meals for all guests to enjoy. ・Buffet "Loupeigne" In the Glass-Walled Restaurant surrounded by a large pond and greenery, you can enjoy food while feeling a sense of openness. We also recommend the "Lakeside Breakfast" plan, where you can Fun breakfast at the Hotel Garden facing Lake Kussharo. ・Cafe, Lounge, Bar "Lounge La Gloriette" It is a Lounge that floats in a pond in Hotel Inside the facility. Enjoy Hokkaido's unique Famous Sake and Original Cocktails. ◆ Introduction of Sightseeing spot around Kussharo Rinse Hotel Please use Kussharo Rinse Hotel as a base point for sightseeing and enjoy the surrounding sightseeing spots. ・Bihoro Pass Located at a Elevation of 525 meters, the Observation decks offers a spectacular view overlooking Lake Kussharo Unfolds. Especially at at sunrise, a sea of clouds envelops the lake, and you can enjoy a fantastic sight. ・Lake Mashu Lake Mashu is also called "Kamuito" = Lake of God in the Ainu language, and is the most transparent Caldera lake in Japan in the world after Lake Squid. Also known as "Lake Mashu in the Mist", it is a popular Sightseeing spot for its fantastic scenery. The Mashu Blue, where the lake surface is blue and clear, Fascination the Visitors, and the spectacular view from the Observation decks is must see. Located in Akan Mashu National Park in eastern Hokkaido, it can be reached in about 30 minutes by car from Kussharo Hotels. ・Sand bath A natural footbath Spot on the Lakeside of Lake Kussharo, which can be reached by Access in about 15 minutes by Car from Kussharo Hotel. When you dig in the sand, a hot spring gushes out, and you can easily experience the hot spring. ・Sulfur Mountain (Atosanupuri) Also known as the "Naked Mountain" in the Ainu language, plumes have been constantly erupting from the rock surface since about 250,000 years ago, and the area has a unique Aroma of sulfur. It is a sightseeing spot where you can feel the power of volcanic activity, and it can be reached in about 30 minutes by car from Kussharo Hotels. ◆ recommendations of the Hotel Rinse Kusharo Kussharo Rinse Hotel is a Hot Spring resort Hotel where you can enjoy Hot Spring, glamping, superb views, Meals, and sightseeing while feeling the magnificent Nature of Hokkaido. From now on, we will Broadcasting the Latest Information and recommendations of Kussharo Rinse Hotel, so thank you! https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kussharo/...

【2025 Summer Circulation Bus "Teshikaga Eco Passport" Planned】 The 2025 summer service of the Mashu–Kussharo sightseeing loop bus, which visits the main scenic spots in Teshikaga, has been confirmed. The loop bus ticket, Teshikaga Eco Passport, will again be available this year in two options: a two-day pass and a three-day pass, so please consider using it for your summer trip. We will announce bus timetables and other details once they are finalized. 【Operating Period】 Saturday, July 26, 2025 – Sunday, August 31, 2025 【Sales Locations】 ・JR Mashu Station ・Kawayu-Onsen Station 【Inquiries】 Mashu-ko Tourism Association (general incorporated association) 015-482-2200 (Weekdays 9:00–17:00) 【Timetable】 This timetable is provisional. It will be finalized in mid-May. For details, please check the announcements on Teshikaga Navi. https://masyuko.or.jp/news/2025summermoekopassaruyo/...

🚨Reopened Today🚨 Notice of Completion of Repairs to the Sunayu Public Restroom The Sunayu public restroom in the Sunayu parking area at Lake Kussharo had been closed for repair work, but it reopens today at noon. Reopening Date and Time: Friday, March 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.

It’s very windy and snowing heavily in Teshikaga today🌀 Please be careful when going out⚠️⛄️🌨️❄️

Notice of Temporary Closure for Sandayu Public Toilet Repairs The Sandayu public toilet in the Sandayu parking lot at Lake Kussharo will be temporarily closed for repair work from Monday, March 17, 2025, through Friday, March 21, 2025. Closure period: March 17, 2025 (Monday) from 8:00 AM to March 21, 2025 (Friday) Location: Sandayu Parking Lot, Miruwa, Teshikaga, Kawakami District, Hokkaido For safety reasons, please refrain from using or entering the facility while the public toilet is undergoing repairs. The facility is scheduled to reopen as usual from March 22, but the schedule may change depending on the progress of the work. Any changes will be posted on this site, so please check for updates. Please note that the parking lot will remain available during the public toilet closure. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused during the closure period. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Teshikaga has enjoyed clear skies for several days. Warmer temperatures have begun to melt the accumulated snow little by little☃️ However, evenings still bring a sharp drop in temperature, making roads and walkways harder to drive and walk on… Please stay alert and practice safe driving and walking at all times🚗🚶⚠️👟

[Mori no Hall Final Event "Thank You. And Please Continue to Support Us."] Mori no Hall, a hugely popular cafe that draws devoted fans not only from the town but from across Japan, will close its doors on March 30, 2025. To celebrate the finale, shops and artists who have been involved over the years will come together for a two-day event!! ✴︎✴︎ Orchard Grass Venue ✴︎✴︎ On certain days (cafe): Masao Takahata (general goods), Chihiro Nishi (general goods), Ai Kawai (workshop “Draw Forest Animals in Chalk Art!” and general goods) The workshop costs 1,500 yen per session (about 30 minutes). Participants can sign up on site at any time. ✴︎✴︎ Mori no Hall Venue ✴︎✴︎ Mori no Hall (cafe and cakes), gusco (baked sweets), Tegamisha Zakkaten (handmade goods), Mawarimichi (bread and baked sweets), Yoroushi Yamamotobokujo (milk and baked sweets), TEGAMISHA CAFE & BREWERY (desserts and craft beer) Please come and enjoy the event with us! We sincerely look forward to your visit 🧸🍰🍬 Mori no Hall Final Event "Thank You. And Please Continue to Support Us." Saturday, March 22, 2025, 10:00–17:00 and Sunday, March 23, 2025, 10:00–16:00 Venues: Mori no Hall and Orchard Grass (Kawayu Onsen, Hokkaido), area around JR Kawayu-Onsen Station Address: 2-1-2 Kawayu Ekimae, Teshikaga, Kawakami District, Hokkaido Phone: 015-483-2906 (Mori no Hall) Note: Closed days in March are the 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th, and 26th. Please be aware these dates differ from the usual schedule. Illustrated by Masao Takahata

The 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest Winning Entries 5/5 The Teshikaga Photo Contest has reached its 14th edition this year. While digital submissions and SNS entries have become common in recent years, the Teshikaga Photo Contest keeps a classic format by judging printed works. For this edition, we invited Takeshi Mizukoshi, a Teshikagacho resident and internationally known mountain photographer, as a special judge to help select the winners. For the 14th contest, we accepted entries in four categories—Starry Skies, Sea of Clouds, Activities (Experiences), and Open—from November 1 to December 25, 2024. Out of 154 submissions, 20 works won prizes! Here we present five Special Prize winners and the Organizing Committee Special Prize. With this announcement, we have published all the winning works of the 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest. Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest! Congratulations to the prize winners 🎊 ✴︎Special Prizes✴︎ "Kiriwataru" (Mist Spreading) Shizuo Murakami "Bridge of Hope for the Future" Maruni Urata "Ice Opening in the Bitter Cold" Yoneko Tazawa "Moonlit Lake Mashu" Noriyuki Hatahashi "Reunion" Yui Amy Murakami ✴︎Organizing Committee Special Prize✴︎ "The Call Within the Silence" Go Kan-iku

The 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest Winning Entries 4/5 The Teshikaga Photo Contest celebrates its 14th year this time. While recent years have favored digital submissions and entries via social media, the Teshikaga Photo Contest follows a classic format, judging printed works. For this edition, we invited Takeshi Mizukoshi, an internationally known mountain photographer who lives in Teshikagacho, to serve as a special juror. For the 14th contest, we accepted entries from November 1, 2024, to December 25, 2024, across four categories: Starry Skies, Sea of Clouds, Activities (Experiences), and Open. From 154 submissions, 20 works won awards! Today we present five Special Prize winners. Congratulations! 🎊 The final installment will appear in the next post. Stay tuned📸♪ ✴︎Special Prize✴︎ “Morning Awakening, In the Calm” Hazuki Yamada “As in Ancient Times” Masao Kainuma “A Night of Complete Ice Cover” Masaru Murakami “Nature’s Vitality” Tadashi Takeda “Charge” Toshikazu Yanagihori

The 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest Winning Entries 3/5 This year marks the 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest. While digital submissions and social media entries have become common in recent years, the Teshikaga Photo Contest preserves a classic format by judging printed works. As a special juror, we welcomed Takeshi Mizukoshi, an internationally known mountain photographer who lives in Teshikagacho, to help select the winners. For the 14th contest, we accepted entries in four categories—Starry Sky, Sea of Clouds, Activities (Experiences), and Open—between November 1 and December 25, 2024. From 154 submissions, 20 works won awards! Today we present five winning entries. Congratulations! 🎊 Next up is 4/5—stay tuned 📸♪ ✴︎Winning Entries✴︎ “Love at First Sight” Yasunori Kobayashi “Dawn” Naoya Andachi “Lake Kussharo in Winter” Miki Furusawa “River at Dawn” Kejiro Suzuki “Ehehe” Rie Ishida

【Junki Yarinome Photo Exhibition Sense of Wonder】 At present, Kawayu Visitor Center is hosting "Junki Yarinome Photo Exhibition Sense of Wonder." An artist talk will take place on March 1, and applications are now being accepted. Please take this rare opportunity to join us ⛰️❄️ Outdoor lovers and photography fans will be treated to Junki Yarinome’s wonderful stories♪ 【Junki Yarinome Photo Exhibition Sense of Wonder】 Saturday, March 1, 2025 Kawayu Nature Salon Vol.3 "Artist Talk" Venue: Kawayu Visitor Center lecture room Time: Doors open 13:00 Talk 13:30–15:00 Admission: Free Capacity: 15 people (advance registration required, junior high school students and older, first-come, first-served) ...Junki Yarinome (Yarinome Junki)... Born in Abashiri, Hokkaido. Born in 1992. He completed graduate studies at Hokkaido Bunkyo University Graduate School. After graduating, he moved to Teshikagacho in 2017, began working as an outdoor guide (canoeing, trekking), and made regular trips to snowy mountains his life’s work. Since 2021 he has worked independently as Outdoorguide YARINOME, combining guiding and photography work. He is also active as a rider for MOSIRITA Snowboard.

The 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest Winning Entries 1/5 This year marks the 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest. While digital submissions and entries via social media have become common in recent years, the Teshikaga Photo Contest follows a classic format by judging printed works. For this edition, we welcomed Takeshi Mizukoshi, an internationally known mountain photographer who lives in Teshikagacho, as a special juror to help select the winners. For the 14th contest, we accepted entries in four categories—Starry Skies, Sea of Clouds, Activities (Experiences), and Open—from November 1 to December 25, 2024. Out of 154 submissions, 20 works won awards. The Grand Prize went to Koshirou Murakumo’s “Enchanting Lake Surface.” Congratulations 🎊 We will present all the winning entries over five installments starting this week, so please look forward to them 📸♪ *Grand Prize* “Enchanting Lake Surface”: Koshirou Murakumo

Kawayu Onsen Oyster Fair! An oyster fair featuring Akkeshi oysters will take place in Kawayu Onsen at Kawayu Kanko Hotel and O宿 Kinkiyu Bettei Suikazura, running for about one month from March 1. This is your chance to taste oysters shipped directly from the Akkeshi Fisheries Cooperative’s farm shop, a region renowned for its oysters. Enjoy their rich sweetness and plump, springy texture. During the fair, guests at Kawayu Kanko Hotel and O宿 Kinkiyu Bettei Suikazura will receive one original dish using oysters sent directly from the Akkeshi Fisheries Cooperative’s shop in addition to the regular dinner menu. Come and eat the delicious Akkeshi oysters (Tabete), soak in the strongly acidic hot springs (Tsukatte), and revive both body and spirit (Fukkatsu)! We look forward to your reservations!! Tabete Fukkatsu 2025! Akkeshi Oyster Fair in Kawayu Onsen ■ Period: Saturday, March 1, 2025 – Monday, March 31, 2025 * Please note that fair periods vary by facility. ■ Participating facilities: ・Kawayu Kanko Hotel (fair runs through March 31) ・O宿 Kinkiyu Bettei Suikazura (fair runs through March 29) ■ Reservations: Please contact each facility via their official website or by phone. (At Bettei Suikazura, oysters will be offered as part of the buffet plan.)