Hi everyone!
It is the tourist association "Lake Mashu Tourism Association" in Teshikaga Town, Hokkaido, where Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo, which are popular tourist spots in Hokkaido, are located.
The surface of Lake Mashu boasts the world's most transparent surface, and the magnificent nature of Lake Kussharo, which is also the largest caldera lake in the Japan (a lake with water accumulated in the crater of a volcano)!
We will send out the charm of Teshikaga Town that we would like many people to know, so thank you!
It is the tourist association "Lake Mashu Tourism Association" in Teshikaga Town, Hokkaido, where Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo, which are popular tourist spots in Hokkaido, are located.
The surface of Lake Mashu boasts the world's most transparent surface, and the magnificent nature of Lake Kussharo, which is also the largest caldera lake in the Japan (a lake with water accumulated in the crater of a volcano)!
We will send out the charm of Teshikaga Town that we would like many people to know, so thank you!
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【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.
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【The 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest Winning Entries 2/5】
This year marks the 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest.
While digital submissions and social media entries have become mainstream 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 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 — between November 1 and December 25, 2024. Out of 154 submissions, 20 works won prizes!
The three Excellence Award winners and the Tourism Association President’s Award are listed below. Congratulations! 🎊
Next, we will present 3/5, so please look forward to it 📸♪
✴︎Excellence Awards✴︎
“Fairy, Tree Sap Ice, and Snow” Jun Sakuta
“When Ezo Iso-tsutsuji Bloom” Ayako Manabe
“Night at the Ranch” Daisuke Utsumi
✴︎Tourism Association President’s Award✴︎
“The Road with a View of Mount Io” Miyuki Narita
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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
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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.)
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Tomorrow! Mashu⭐︎Snowland 2025
Last year's Mashu⭐︎Snowland closed amid great success, and now it returns this winter with even more to offer.
Enjoy a very long snow slide, winter barbecue in the cold, a fun lottery, and many more attractions.
The timetable is now available, so gather your friends and join us!
Mashu⭐︎Snowland 2025
Event Details
Date and Time: Saturday, February 15, 2025, 10:00–20:00
Venue: Teshikagacho, Yunoshima Park
Attractions: a very long snow slide, candy toss, Snowball Fight Japan Championship, winter barbecue, fireworks display, fun lottery
* Admission is free and open to everyone.
* Buy a barbecue ticket with a lottery ticket to enjoy the winter barbecue inside the venue and take part in the fun lottery!
Barbecue Ticket with Lottery Ticket
Advance winter barbecue ticket: 1,500 yen; same-day ticket: 2,000 yen
* Both advance and same-day tickets allow participation in the fun lottery.
Main ticket outlets:
Shokudo to Kissa poppotei / Third place Livingbar221
Sumiya Ishihanaki Kinko / Mashu izakaya Mokkiriya
Inquiries: Mashu⭐︎Snowland Executive Committee
(090-5951-9471 Nishizaki)
Supported by: Teshikagacho Chamber of Commerce
Lake Mashu Agricultural Cooperative Association, Mashu Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association)
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“Mori no Snow Park 2025 in Kawayu Onsen” Is Back This Year!!
On Sunday, February 23, the Mori no Snow Park 2025 in Kawayu Onsen will take place in front of the Kawayu Visitor Center.
Enjoy free activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and warming up by the bonfire, along with talk sessions and delicious food—there’s plenty to experience!
This is an event for both adults and children, so please come with family and friends.
Event Overview: Mori no Snow Park 2025 in Kawayu Onsen
Date and Time: Sunday, February 23, 2025, 10:00–21:00
Venue: Kawayu Visitor Center and surrounding area (2-2-6 Kawayu Onsen, Teshikaga)
Admission: Free (all programs are free to join)
*Food and drinks are available for purchase separately.
At Snow Park 2025, following last year’s popular sessions, local town guides will again host a talk session!
Three guides who have lived here for more than 20 years will share their perspectives on Teshikaga’s nature and their daily impressions.
Talk Session Details
■ Date and Time: Sunday, February 23, 2025, 19:00–20:30
■ Location: Kawayu Visitor Center, 2nd floor
■ Speakers: Shigetoshi Tsuchiya (River & Field), Yuya Tsuchida (Somokuya), Masumi Hashida (Nanuk)
■ Moderator: Jin Fujiwara (Teshikaga Ekomachi Promotion Council / River & Field)
*Admission free
Contact: Teshikaga Ekomachi Promotion Council (Secretariat)
Within Teshikaga Town Hall, Tourism and Commerce Division
015-482-2940 (Direct line to Tourism and Commerce Division / Weekdays: 9:00–17:00)
Day-of-event contact: 090-2075-9764 (Person in charge: Fujiwara)
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Notice Regarding the End of Distribution for the “Tokutoku Coupon 2025” Usable at Kawayu Onsen
To all guests staying at Kawayu Onsen, the “Tokutoku Coupon 2025” that we had been distributing has reached its planned quantity and distribution has ended.
Thank you very much to everyone who used the coupons.
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Introducing the stay-and-sightseeing facility Mount Io MOKMOK Base, which opened in September 2023.
The complex features MOKMOK Terrace, a refined space that blends rock walls reminiscent of Mount Io’s geology with warm, natural wood; MOKMOK Theater, where you can enjoy the mountain’s dramatic steam through large glass panes like a theater screen; Mount Io Museum, which explores the mountain’s past and present; and MOKMOK Marche & Café, offering local foods and souvenirs — among many other attractions.
Please come and visit us!!
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Teshikagacho presents a calm sky, a stark contrast to yesterday.
As far as the eye can see, the pure white landscape is beautiful.
It’s perfect weather for sightseeing, so come and visit us ☺️⛄️❄️
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ICE LAFORET IN KAWAYU, the extreme cold resort
A special two-day event, Lantern Balloon Night, holds its second edition tomorrow!
A fantastical lantern balloon event lights up the night sky.
The special two-day event Lantern Balloon Night, held for a limited time, is scheduled to hold its second session tomorrow, February 1.
Those who wish to join should pick up a participation ticket at the on-site general information desk on the day or at inns affiliated with the Ryokan Association (Kawayu Kanko Hotel, Oyado Kinkiyu, Oyado Kinkiyu Annex Suikazura, KKR Kawayu), and gather at Kawayu Shrine by 5:00 PM. Registration closes once capacity is reached.
If you prefer to reserve in advance, please contact the Kawayu Onsen Ryokan Association.
(015-483-2211, inside Oyado Kinkiyu)
Please note the event may be canceled on the day due to weather, such as strong winds.
The moment the lanterns rise fills the entire venue with a scene that seems touched by magic. For details, check the notices on Teshikaga Navi. Don’t miss this special night!
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