Introducing Our Sponsors: The 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest
The winning entries of the 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest have been announced, and we presented prizes to each winner.

This Teshikaga Photo Contest is held with the support of businesses located in Teshikaga. On the official Teshikaga Navi Instagram, we will gradually introduce the sponsoring companies who have supported us. (In no particular order)


Today, we are pleased to introduce Deshigakashiinko Co., Ltd., the operator of Lake Mashu Kamuy Terrace and Iozan MOKMOK Base! For more detailed facility information, please check Teshikaga Navi. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Deshigakashiinko Co., Ltd. for their cooperation with this event.


We hope you will continue to support the Teshikaga Photo Contest and Teshikaga Navi.

https://www.masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/masyuresthouse/

📢Program Broadcast Notice📢
Teshikaga will be featured on STV Sapporo Television Broadcasting’s Dosanko Weekend on Saturday, March 7, starting at 9:25 AM👀✨

The crew filmed on location around the town and will introduce many aspects of Teshikaga from various perspectives. Look forward to it❣️

Please be sure to watch‼︎

This view takes on a completely different expression from June… ✨

☁️ Lake Kussharo Sea of Clouds Guided Tour at Tsubetsu Pass ☁️
Starting again this year from June! A grand sea of clouds that blankets the entire lake.

The magical moment when the summit slowly clears is a luxurious experience only early risers will encounter.
Join a guide and enjoy a “miraculous morning” woven by nature.

📅 Season: June to October
🚐 Guided tour departing from hotels
🌄 We will take you to the Tsubetsu Pass observation facility

Make this summer an unforgettable sea-of-clouds journey.

Open-house-style presentations on the redevelopment of the Kawayu Onsen district will be held.

Notice from the Tourism and Commerce Division, Kawayu Onsen District Redevelopment Office
In Teshikaga Town, as we promote tourism—the town’s core industry—we have been advancing the redevelopment of the Kawayu area. In October 2023, we adopted the Kawayu Onsen District Town Development Master Plan to guide the revitalization of the Kawayu Onsen district.


At the times below, panels and other displays will be available, and staff will be on hand to explain the progress of the Kawayu Onsen district redevelopment whenever you visit.
No specialized knowledge is required. Please feel free to drop by!


Venue
Kawayu Furusato Hall
2-3-40 Kawayu Onsen

Dates and times
Sunday, March 1, 2026 — 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Monday, March 2, 2026 — 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
No advance registration is required; if you wish to attend, please come directly to the venue.
The program will be the same on both days.


Organizer
Teshikaga Town
Contact
015-482-2940
https://www.kawayu-onsen.com/news/1034/

The winning entries of the 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest have been announced! This time, we present three Special Prize winners and the Executive Committee Special Prize.

✶ Special Prize ✶
Erisa Nitta "The Back of MtKamuinupuri"
Takashi Kuroda "Rime in May"
Koji Yajima "Standing at Dusk"

✶ Executive Committee Special Prize ✶
Taiga Takahashi "Ice"

The winning entries of the 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest were announced recently. Here we present the special prize winners 👀✨ Enjoy.

— ⋆⋆✶ Special Prize — ⋆⋆✶
Noriyasu Masuda "Overwhelmed by Vast Nature"
Nobuyuki Yamamoto "go!go!go!"
Takahiro Kori "Intermingling Plume and Cloud"
Hieeda Hiromi "A World of Silence"



For other winners and winning works, please check Teshikaga Navi. Congratulations to all the prizewinners‼︎ Thank you to everyone who participated‼︎ We appreciate your continued support for the Teshikaga Photo Contest and Teshikaga Navi 🙇❣️

https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/photocon_r08/

The winning works of the 15th Teshikaga photo contest were announced recently. Today we present the selected entries for your viewing👀✨ Enjoy.

— ⋆⋆✶ Selected — ⋆⋆✶
Shoichi Koike "Rays of Light"
Fumiaki Nishikawa "Solitary Thoughts in the Morning Mist"
Murakami Grace "Dripping Winter"
Urata Marunī "Dragon’s Mist"
Rie Ishida "Reflection — Capturing Summer"



You can check other winners and winning works on Teshikaga Navi. Congratulations to all the prize winners‼︎ Thank you to everyone who participated‼︎ We hope you will continue to support the Teshikaga Photo Contest and Teshikaga Navi🙇❣️
https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/photocon_r08/

Notice of Reopening of the Ponpon Mountain Trail
We would like to inform you about the reopening of the Ponpon Mountain Trail.

The Ponpon Mountain Trail, which is currently closed, will reopen on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Please note that the Doba area connected to the trail will remain closed to private vehicle parking until December 30, 2026, because it will be used for forest maintenance work. Please check nearby public parking lots and use those facilities.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Contact: Konsen Western Forest Management Office, Kawayu Forest Management Office
Tel:015-482-2469

The moment silence takes shape.

A frozen lake—the winter-only Lake Kussharo.

Enjoy this view from your room.

Reservations are available via the profile URL.
📍Kussharo Prince Hotel
https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/

Winter season operations [January 19, 2026 – March 7, 2026]

Private winter barrel sauna.
Hokkaido’s winter bounty.

Gaze at the stars, quietly and slowly.

At Kussharo Onsen.
TEL 015-484-2111

For details, see the profile URL
https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/

Everyone come! Teshikaga⭐️Hanabi Village is happening!
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, Teshikaga⭐️Hanabi Village will take place on the Teshikaga Junior High School grounds.
The event runs from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM and features endless handheld sparklers, hot air balloons, food trucks and more. Some activities have limited capacity, so join early.

On February 21 and 22, the town venue will host the Teshikaga Town Photo Gallery. Look for a Teshikaga High School × Miyazaki Flower Shop collaboration, food trucks and Teshikaga Marche stalls, plus a small snow slide.

Check the flyer for details!! We look forward to seeing you.
https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/teshikagahanabimura/

On Saturday, February 21, “Mori no Snow Park 2026 in Kawayu Onsen” will take place in front of Kawayu Visitor Center.
With the concept “Play in Kawayu’s winter,” a variety of activities and events will be offered again this year.
There will be plenty of experiences for both adults and children, including cross-country ski and ski-shoe trials, snowshoeing, campfires in tipis, Korean fir (Akaezomatsu) distillation workshops, wooden coaster making, and slide talks.
Hot milk and handmade cookies from Teshikaga High School students will be available in tents at the venue.
Please come together with friends and family.


Mori no Snow Park 2026 in Kawayu Onsen (Event Overview)

Date and time: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00–21:00
Venue: Kawayu Visitor Center and surrounding area (2-2-6 Kawayu Onsen, Teshikaga)
Admission: Free (all programs are also free to enjoy.)
※ Food and drinks are sold separately.

Activities
<10:00–16:00>
● Cross-country ski ● Ski-shoe experience ● Snowshoe experience
<Ongoing>
● Snow play area ● Campfire in tipis

Events
● Forest stories and a forest walk 13:00–14:00
● Korean fir distillation workshops 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
● Wooden coaster making 10:00 until supplies last
● Slide talk “With Reverence for the Brown Bear” 15:30–17:00
● Free talk 17:30–19:00
● Star gazing 18:45–19:30
● Snow candles 17:00–21:00

Contact

Teshikaga Ekoma-chi Promotion Council (Secretariat)
Within Teshikaga Town Office, Tourism and Commerce Division
015-482-2940 (Tourism and Commerce Division direct line / Weekdays: 9:00–17:00)
Day-of contact: 090-2075-9764 (Person in charge: Fujiwara)
https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/snowpark2026/

A place you must visit at least once in your life.

A view that makes you want to take a deep breath.

Lake Kussharo in winter.


At Kussharo Prince Hotel,
you can enjoy Lake Kussharo from your room at any time.

Reservations are available from the profile URL.
📍Kussharo Prince Hotel
https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/

Lake Kussharo in winter.
A place where warmth exists within the quiet.

The lakeside scenery, visible breath in the air, and the clear atmosphere.
Please enjoy this special time that comes only in this season.

❄️Winter only January 19 to March 7
📍Kussharo Prince Hotel
https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/

A guide to hot spring inns in Teshikaga ♨️

Teshikaga has two hot spring areas: Mashu Onsen and Kawayu Onsen. Each hot spring and each inn differs in water quality and health benefits, so be sure to check out a variety of hot spring inns.✨ A second guide is in preparation. Please look forward to it.😉🔥

Kawayu Onsen website article updated 📝🆙
An article about "Kawayu Onsen's Enkiri Hot Spring Tour" has been posted ♨️❄️ Please take a look ✨

Kawayu Onsen's Enkiri Hot Spring Tour
Stroll through intensely acidic springs that can even dissolve nails to wash away everyday worries, fatigue, and bad ties—refresh yourself by "melting" them away. Would you like to try Kawayu Onsen's new project, the "Enkiri Hot Spring Tour"?

https://www.kawayu-onsen.com/activity/990/

We will begin operating the 2026 winter “Teshikaga Eco Passport” town sightseeing bus (advance reservation required) and start a luggage delivery service!


Here is the 2026 winter schedule for the Mashu–Kussharo Sightseeing Loop Bus, which visits the main scenic spots within Teshikagacho.
The loop bus ticket, called the “Teshikaga Eco Passport,” is available again this year as a 2-day or 3-day pass. Please make an advance reservation and make use of it. It’s recommended for those who are uneasy about driving or who want to enjoy sightseeing in Teshikaga easily. For details, see Teshikaga Navi.


Service period
Saturday, January 24, 2026–Sunday, March 1, 2026


Fees Adult (おとな) Child (こども)
2-day pass (2days) 2,000 yen 1,000 yen
3-day pass (3days) 3,000 yen 1,000 yen


Contact
Mashu Lake Tourism Association
3-3-1 Mashu 3-chome, Teshikagacho, Kawakami District, Hokkaido 088-3201
TEL: 015-482-2200
Email: masyu_as@peace.ocn.ne.jp
https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/2025winterecopassport/

Staying at Kussharo Prince Hotel,
you'll hear the calls of whooper swans on Lake Kussharo in the morning.

In cold beyond −10°C,
the crackle of firewood echoes from the fireplace.

Listen to the clear lake surface and the quietly spreading sounds along the shore.

This stay turns a silence you can only feel here into sound.
📍Kussharo Prince Hotel
https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/

🚨Schedule Change🚨

[Sightsee hands-free! Luggage delivery service now available]
From Saturday, January 24 to Sunday, March 1, 2026, Teshikaga offers the 2026 winter “Teshikaga Eco Passport” town shuttle bus (reservation required) and, during the same period, a luggage delivery service called “Sightsee hands-free.” This convenient service delivers your luggage from the drop-off location to the pick-up location so you can explore Teshikaga light and free during that time. You won’t need to carry your bags yourself, allowing you to spend all your time and energy on sightseeing. No advance reservation is required. Please take advantage of this opportunity.

Period
Saturday, January 24 to Sunday, March 1, 2026

Fee
1,000 yen (tax included)

Luggage size
Total of length, width, and height up to 160 cm / weight up to 25 kg
*Valuables, fragile items, hazardous materials, precision instruments, and frozen or refrigerated items cannot be accepted*

Drop-off locations and reception hours
A: JR Mashu Station 8:30–11:30
B: JR Kawayu-Onsen Station 8:30–12:00
C: Kawayu Onsen Town Hotel until 11:00
(Kawayu Kanko Hotel, KKR Kawayu, Oyado Kinkiyu Annex Suikazura)
*Please note that the reception hours for C have changed.*

Pick-up locations and hours
A: JR Mashu Station 15:00–16:30
B: JR Kawayu-Onsen Station 14:00–17:00
C: Kawayu Onsen Town Hotel from 13:30 onward
(Kawayu Kanko Hotel, KKR Kawayu, Oyado Kinkiyu Annex Suikazura)


________________________________
Use it like a coin locker—no delivery! Luggage storage only
We also offer a luggage storage-only service you can use like a coin locker without delivery. Please use it according to your needs.
Fee: 700 yen (tax included)
A: JR Mashu Station 8:30–16:30
B: JR Kawayu-Onsen Station 8:30–17:00

Contact
Mashu Tourism Association
015-482-2200
Reception hours 9:00–17:00 on weekdays
masyu_as@peace.ocn.ne.jp

https://www.masyuko.or.jp
https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/2025winterecopassport/

A new source spring, Kussharo Onsen, has been born, gushing from about 1,000 meters underground!

Rich in salt and carbon dioxide, it warms you from the core and may also help improve skin.
You can relax and ease travel fatigue in the covered outdoor baths.

A dedicated elevator is available for use while wearing yukata and sandals.

📍Kussharo Prince Hotel
https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/

A hotel overlooking the tranquil Lake Kussharo, bathed in natural light.

Surrounded by nature, experience a passage of time unlike your everyday life.

At Kussharo Prince Hotel, enjoy moments that gently unwind the heart.

[Winter Season Notice]
January 19, 2026 (Monday) – March 7, 2026 (Saturday)

📍Kussharo Prince Hotel
https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/

Kawayu Onsen website 'From the Information Desk' updated📝🆙
On Sunday, October 12, a report on the Gastronomy Walking event held in the Kawayu Onsen district has been posted🚶🍙❣️
The article shows participants enjoying local food and learning about Teshikaga while walking around the Kawayu Onsen area. Please take a look🐻
https://www.kawayu-onsen.com/feature/931/

🚨Deadline Approaching🚨 The 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest is now open📸💡
This year’s theme is “Volcanoes, Forests, and Lakes: Experience Teshikaga Through the Seasons.” Thanks to support from local businesses, there are many luxurious supplementary prizes. See the details below. We look forward to your wonderful entries📸✨



15th Teshikaga Photo Contest
Submission Period
Valid postmark from Saturday, November 1, 2025 to Thursday, January 20, 2026
Categories
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Open
Prizes
Grand Prize 1 entry…30,000 yen + supplementary prizes (accommodation vouchers, Mashu melon, etc.)
Excellence Prize 3 entries…10,000 yen + supplementary prizes / Honorable Mentions 5 entries…supplementary prizes / Special Prize and Tourism Association Prize: several winners
■ With cooperation from local businesses, many supplementary prizes are available, including accommodation vouchers, meal vouchers, and local products.
 
Organizer: Mashu-ko Tourism Association (regional DMO)
Supported by: Teshikaga Town, Teshikaga Town Board of Education, Mashu-ko Agricultural Cooperative, Teshikaga Town Promotion Corporation, Teshikaga Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kawayu Onsen Ryokan Association, Mashu Onsen Ryokan Association, Mashu Melon Producers Association, Hokkaido Shimbun, Akan-Mashu National Park Management Office (Ministry of the Environment), Kushiro Shimbun


https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/15photocon/

[About the operation of tourist and bathing facilities]
Information on the New Year operating status of tourist and bathing facilities is available at the linked "Teshikaga Navi".
Please note that hours and days of operation may differ from the usual schedule.
Some bathing facilities may be temporarily closed, so we recommend contacting each facility directly before you go.

https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/20251226/

🎍✨Happy New Year 2026✨🎍
The year 2026 has begun!💨

At Teshikaga Navi, we will continue working to share a wide range of information so you can enjoy wonderful moments in Teshikaga this year as well.

Thank you very much for all your support last year. We look forward to your continued support in 2026. Wishing you a wonderful year.㊗️💫

A luxurious Instagram giveaway is starting 🎁
Enjoy winter in the Kushiro area and win premium local products!
Just share the winter charms of the Kushiro area on Instagram for a chance to win wonderful local specialties! From Lake Akan Onsen in Kushiro City to Hoso-oka Observatory in Kushiro Town, Otowa Bridge in Tsuruimura, Lake Mashu in Teshikaga, and Tawa-He Observatory in Shibecha, the Kushiro area is full of winter-only spectacular views. Relax your mind and body at hot spring resorts and nature-rich spots!

Check the website for details!
https://ja.kushiro-lakeakan.com/things_to_do/22082/

A modern lounge floating on a pond.

A romantic evening at La Gloriette.

Enjoy renowned spirits from around the world and original cocktails.

Hours: 6:00 P.M. – 9:45 P.M.

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/

Melted Gouda cheese served right before your eyes 🧀

Thanks to the open kitchen, you can enjoy it freshly made.
You may find yourself reaching for another plate…
You might feel that way.

Of course we offer Hokkaido’s signature soup curry.
Kussharo Prince Hotel makes food as much a star as its natural setting.

【Instagram】
https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/

Winter at Lake Kussharo, the resort hotel on the Lake Kussharo shore
The view from the guest room…a breathtaking panorama

A restaurant offering Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes side by side.

The chef’s recommended roast beef is
— “Yamakou grape salt” ✨

Made using Yamakou, a Hokkaido-grown grape cultivated for winemaking at the caldera winery right in front of the hotel,
the grape is repurposed and finished into a wine-infused salt.

It deepens the flavor not only on meat but also when served with tempura.

【Instagram】
https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/