A Definitive Guide to a Scenic Drive from Kushiro to Lake Kussharo!
Depart from Kushiro and stay at the Kussharo Prince Hotel.

The next morning starts with an early morning sea of clouds,
followed by a visit to the Lakeside Garden by the lakeshore,
the cobalt blue Kaminoko Pond,
and Lake Mashu before returning to Kushiro Airport.

Enjoy the ultimate scenic drive in Eastern Hokkaido 🚙✨

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Announcement of the Lecture "Looking into Lake Mashu"

On August 27th, a lecture titled "Looking into Lake Mashu: The Underwater World Revealed by Water Temperature and Water Quality Surveys" will be held at the Kawayu Visitor Center.

Lake Mashu, known for its high transparency, is recognized as a scenic spot representing Akan-Mashu National Park.
At the same time, it has gained attention as an indicator reflecting the impact of substances emitted into the atmosphere due to climate change and human activities, with continuous annual water temperature and water quality surveys being conducted.
In this lecture, we will reflect on how we have been addressing the water temperature and water quality surveys of Lake Mashu over the years and discuss the results obtained, while considering the future of Lake Mashu together.



"Looking into Lake Mashu: The Underwater World Revealed by Water Temperature and Water Quality Surveys"
Instructor: Hideo Oyagi, Department of Comprehensive Policy Studies, Nanzan University
Date: August 27th (Thursday) 18:00-20:00
*On that day, the opening hours will be extended until 21:00.
Admission is free
https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/mashukonozoku/

Just outside the Kussharo Prince Hotel, head to the Lakeside Garden.
Beyond the garden, Lake Kussharo quietly unfolds.

Looking up, the sky peeks through the gaps in the trees,
and all you can hear is the chirping of birds.

There’s no rush from anyone, just your own time.

As you walk to the pier, what awaits you is
a scene that needs no words.

Experience a tranquil exploration of nature at the Kussharo Prince Hotel.

For the latest information and reservations, please check the link in the profile
on the official website 🌿

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Step out of the hotel and into the great outdoors of Teshikagacho. 🌿

Around Lake Kussharo, breathtaking scenery and experiences await.

Feel the wind as you walk along the path,
and listen closely to the sounds of nature.

The time spent here is a special moment that allows you to forget about everyday life for a while.

Enjoy the "extraordinary" that can only be experienced while traveling. ✨

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From the beginning to the end of the day.

A place where everything becomes a special view.

Feel the breath of nature and spend a relaxing time in a room overlooking the lake.

Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Lake Kussharo that stretches endlessly.
Experience "the luxury of nature" at Kussharo Prince Hotel.

You can make a reservation from the profile URL.
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Spring begins.
A place enveloped by the lake and sky.
Kussharo Prince Hotel.
Experience the scenery unique to this season.

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A carefully curated buffet featuring Hokkaido ingredients.

Enjoy as much as you like, both morning and night.

A limited-time fair filled with strawberries is also underway 🍓

Available from Saturday, April 25, 2026, to Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Save this if you're interested 👇

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A special moment spent at the Kussharo Prince Hotel.

Breathtaking views, spacious rooms, and meals that satisfy the soul.

In spring at Kussharo, you can also encounter the unique nature and wildlife of the season.
Take a break from your daily routine and enjoy the leisurely flow of time.

We are looking forward to welcoming you at the Kussharo Prince Hotel.

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The green season is open.

Surrounded by magnificent nature, the Kussharo Prince Hotel is finally resuming operations.

Enjoy the lake, sky, greenery, and delicious moments.
Experience a special stay exclusive to this season.

Reservations can be made through the profile URL.
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Take a break from daily life and immerse yourself in tranquility.

Before you lies a moment filled with Lake Kussharo and nature.

In the morning, enjoy a leisurely view of the lake.

In the afternoon, take a deep breath in nature.

At night, be enveloped in silence.

A stay without a packed schedule is the most fulfilling for the soul.

How about spending some "time to find balance" here?
You can make a reservation through the profile URL.

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This year's green season starts on Saturday, April 25th!

At Kussharo Prince Hotel in spring, we offer:

🍹 Spring limited cocktails
🍴 Limited-time course meals
♨ New source of red hot spring and private barrel sauna
🚶‍♂️ Strolling around Wakin Peninsula
🚴 Cycling
🛶 Various activities

Experience all of these unique offerings this season.

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Why not experience "Spring in Hokkaido" at Japan's largest caldera lake?

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Japan's largest caldera lake, Lake Kussharo.

Experience the vast lake, approximately 57 km in circumference, at Kussharo Prince Hotel.


Take your time to enjoy its tranquility.

Please experience a moment that can only be savored here.

Open for business starting Saturday, April 25th.
Reservations can be made through the profile URL.

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From special-date limited-value accommodation plans to extended-stay plans for a leisurely multi-night visit.

Choose from a wide range of stay styles to match how you want to spend your time.

Which way will you spend your time?

Green season operations begin Saturday, April 25.
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The green season begins on Saturday, April 25.
Japan’s largest caldera lake shows a different face in spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

Which season would you like to visit in? 🌿
Find your own Kussharo. 👆

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The green season finally begins on Saturday, April 25.

This spring, we are offering three special course meals and cocktails unique to Kussharo Prince Hotel.


We also have experience tours that you can enjoy only in this season.

Enjoy a special time amid the nature of Lake Kussharo.


If you have any questions about access or highlights, please feel free to contact us.

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At Lake Kussharo, you can experience both sunrise and sunset as grand spectacles.

Light reflecting on the lake and the quiet air.

It feels as if you have stepped into another world,
and we often hear delighted comments like “I ended up staying much longer than I planned.”


Lake Kussharo is a caldera lake created by nature.
Even though it’s the same lake, you encounter completely different scenery each season.


The light that streams across the lake is a view unique to Kussharo Prince Hotel.
Please take your time to enjoy the lake’s changing moods as the hours pass.

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Announcement: Eastern Hokkaido Three Cycle Routes Traveling Panel Exhibition in Sapporo Ekimae-dori Underground Walkway (Chi-Ka-Ho)📣

Sharing the charms of cycle routes in the eastern Hokkaido region

To introduce the attractions of the eastern Hokkaido cycle routes—Akan, Mashu and the Kushiro Wetland Route; Tokachi 400; and the Okhotsk Cycling Route—we will hold a panel exhibition at the Sapporo Ekimae-dori Underground Walkway (Chi-Ka-Ho) so that many people can learn about them 😊

The exhibition will feature panels introducing the attractions of the Akan, Mashu and the Kushiro Wetland Route, Tokapuchi 400, and the Okhotsk Cycling Route; displays of various rental bicycles; event information; and distribution of cycle route maps. Please stop by 🚵‍♀️🚵🚵‍♂️

Location and times: Friday, January 30, 2026, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Venue: Sapporo Ekimae-dori Underground Walkway, Kita 1-jo Event Space (near Exit 12)

Co-hosts: Hokkaido TOKACHI Cycle Tourism Route Promotion Council, Kushiro Cycle Tourism Promotion Council, Okhotsk Route Council, Obihiro Development and Construction Department, Kushiro Development and Construction Department, Abashiri Development and Construction Department

Support: Hokkaido

For detailed route information, please refer to the website below.

https://www.mlit.go.jp/road/bicycleuse/good-cycle-japan/national_cycle_route/

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.

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A hotel that blends with nature across a vast estate.


Surrounded by seasonal scenery, step outside the building and a gentle sense of time awaits.


At Kussharo Prince Hotel, take a moment to leave everyday life behind.

Winter operating period
Monday, January 19th, 2026 – Saturday, March 7th, 2026


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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)

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——Guest Review: "I wish I could have stayed a little longer"

A journey embraced by the country’s largest caldera lake.
Encounter nature, indulge in gourmet food, and enjoy the quiet at night.

You can experience all this at Kussharo Prince Hotel.

Reservations are available via the profile URL.
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Event Notice📣

Tokachi Nakasatsunai Gourmet Ride 2025 takes place on Sunday, September 21!
Nakasatsunai Village, blessed with beautiful nature, is a rich agricultural area with abundant food. 😊
The village offers countless picture-perfect landscapes, including views of the Hidaka Mountains, and is a member of the Association of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.

This cycling event lets you savor the village’s charms at your own pace!
Ride freely as you visit checkpoints and aid stations around the village.
If you stay within the time limit, you may stop to sightsee or visit places you like along the way.

The only condition is to finish at Nakasatsunai Village Hall by 2:00 PM. 🎵

Each aid station serves gourmet dishes made with local ingredients so you can enjoy Nakasatsunai’s flavors. 😍

Why not come cheer on cyclists from across the country on the day?
Wave flags along the roadside to welcome them (cheering flags will be provided).
Register via the QR code on the flyer
or
here → https://forms.gle/QMEeQC1PTjFBfoPu5

Meeting place: Nakasatsunai Village Hall headquarters
Meeting time: 8:30 AM

Inquiries
Tokachi Nakasatsunai Gourmet Ride Executive Committee
TEL: 0155-68-3390 (Secretariat: Nakasatsunai Village Tourism Association)

Event and Call for Participants📣

On Saturday, September 20th, we will hold the “Mt. Memuro Climb” to celebrate the first anniversary of the designation of the Hidaka Mountain Range, Erimo, and Tokachi as a national park 😊

This climb takes place on Mt. Memuro, which spans Shimizu and Hidaka towns🎵🎵

Why not take this opportunity to challenge one of Hokkaido’s 100 Famous Mountains, Mt. Memuro⛰
Enjoy nature, relieve daily fatigue, and refresh both body and mind!!

We look forward to your participation 🤗

📌Schedule
6:00 Gather at Shimizu Town Hall Mikage Branch (transfer to the trailhead by microbus)

7:30 Planned start of climb

📍Who can join: Physically fit hikers (if we judge that a participant cannot reach checkpoints in time, they may be asked to stop partway)

📍Capacity: 30 people (lottery if applications exceed capacity)

📍Attire: Standard hiking gear (including rainwear)

📌How to apply: By Tuesday, August 26, 2025, please call the contact below and submit the application form.

📍Contact
Mt. Memuro Climb Executive Committee Office (Shimizu Town Hall Commerce and Tourism Division)
Phone: 0156-62-1156

https://www.town.shimizu.hokkaido.jp/section/08/details/post_72.html

Kussharo Rinse Hotels offers a barrel Sauna in the Hotel Garden!
Fun the Sauna with a view of the magnificent Lake Kussharo.
Sauna, go to the lake in front of you.
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind healing time with the magnificent scenery.
【Period】May 7 (Water) ~ October 31 (Fri), 2025
【Fee】1 building ¥15,000 (up to 4 people per building)
【Contents】3 days in advance reservation required
* Use requires wearing innerwear such as a water suit.
* Please change your clothes in the Guest Room, garden area, or tent.
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