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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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
Mt. Pom Pom is a mountain with high geothermal heat and a mysterious sound. Compact size is friendly, but it's also ideal for forest bathing and bird watching. This time, I would like to introduce you to Mt. Pom Pom.
https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/ponponyama/...
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
【5/31~10/31】Implementation of Cycling Stamp Rally!
In the Mashu-Kussharo area, the best cycling season has arrived, with clear air and beautiful greenery! Why don't you collect Stamps while enjoying the magnificent Nature in the land of Japan's largest Caldera?
The "Granfondo Mashu Cycling Stamp Rally" will be Implementation again this year. Stamp points will be held at 24 locations in Teshikaga Town for five months from Saturday, May 31, 2025 to Friday, October 31, 2025.
In addition to Lake Mashu, Atosanupuri (Sulfur Mountain), and the area around Lake Kussharo, there are also mountain passes with superb views...! Enjoy Cycling at your own pace, whether you're at a leisurely pace or on a whirlwind.
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Entry Fee
1 person¥1,000
Participation Privileges
If you pay the entry fee at the reception, you will receive the following Privileges tickets.
(1) Hot spring bathing ticket that can be used in the In the town
(2) 500 yen gift certificate that can be used at Roadside Station Mashu Hot spring, etc.
Prizes to be won by lottery
Those who collect Stamp Points will win a gift by lottery.
[Complete Prize (Conquer all 24 places!!)]
・ Rinse Hotel Pair Accommodation Voucher (1 person)
・ Kawayu Onsen Yunohana glass / short glass or single flower insertion (7 people)
・Assortment of Teshikaga Specialty products (5 people)
[Challenger Prize (15 places conquered!!)]
・Teshikaga Town Specialty products (30 people)
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[Easy entry]
1. On-site reception (There are 2 reception locations. No reservation required)
2. Pay the participation fee of 1,000 yen in cash
3. Scan the QR code and START!
(It may take several days during the period)
4. Apply for a giveaway
(Stamp selection according to the number of stamps)
[There are 24 points in total! ] 】
You can also see the model course from the barcode at the bottom of the flyer.
Be sure to ♪ check it out
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Organizer: Gran Fondo Mashu Executive Committee
Contact: Lake Mashu Tourism Association 015-482-2200
https://masyuko.or.jp/news/granfondo2025/...
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
〈Lifting of the prohibition on the Mt. Mashu Mountain Trail〉
Due to the confirmation of traces of brown bears, the "Mt. Mashu Mountain Trail", which was prohibited from the Lake Mashu First Observation decks to Mt. Mashu, has been lifted from today. Although it is now possible to pass, please use it after taking various safety measures as before.
https://masyuko.or.jp/news/mashudakekinshi/...
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
〈Tsutsujigahara Morning Walking Tour Starts! 〉
We are approaching the season when the azaleas are in full bloom. Why don't you take a walk in Tsutsujigahara, which connects Sulfur Mountain from Kawayu Onsen? The "Azalea Morning Walking Tour" where you can observe the Ezo azalea that is about to be in Best time to visit will start! Since the course starts from Kawayu Onsen, you can take a walk in the morning when you Accommodation in the Hot spring resort.
<Walking guide of the Nature Azalea Exploration Trail>
Period: June 1, 2025 ~ June 30, 2025
■ Time: 6:00 AM every morning (about 1 hour for the whole process) Meeting 5:55 Departure 6:00 * Canceled in case of rain
■ Participation Fee: 500 yen for elementary school students and older (free for infants)
■Meeting place: In front of the Taiho Sumo Memorial Hall
■ Application: Please send an e-mail to [kawayu.unkyo★gmail.com (★ please change the part to @] by 7 p.m. the day before, and include (1) the name of the Representative, (2) the number of participants, (3) the Phone number that can be contacted, and (4) the name of the Accommodation who will be staying overnight. * If you cannot send an e-mail, please Phone the Kawayu Regional Management Association Secretariat (015-486-9181).
[ Precautions ]
・This is a tour starting from Kawayu Onsen and walking about 3km to Sulfur Mountain (return from Sulfur Mountain by car).
・Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes that are easy to move around.
・It will be canceled in case of rain. In the event of cancellation, we will notify everyone who has applied for Traditional Japanese straw raincoat.
・Depending on the flowering status of the azalea, the contents of the description may be changed or canceled.
■ Organizer: Akan Mashu National Park Kawayu Regional Management Association
■Inquiries: (Secretariat) 015-486-9181 *In Kawayu Onsen Guest House NOMY
https://masyuko.or.jp/news/tutujisansakustart/...
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
〈Hokkaido East Trail〉
The Hokkaido Higashi Trail, a long trail that connects three national parks and towns, opened in October 2024 (2024 (Reiwa 6)), is a long trail with a total length of about 410 km that traverses Eastern Hokkaido from Kushiro City to Rausu Town from north to south.
It is a highly recommended trail course for the coming season, so I will briefly introduce it this time. For more information, please see Discipleship Navi.
* When doing the trail, please make proper preparations in advance.
https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/dototrail/...
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
〈Tsubetsu Pass〉
Of the four mountain passes around Lake Kussharo, the highest Elevation is Tsubetsu Pass.
The mountain pass is narrow and climbs a steep mountain road, and new scenery Unfolds every curve, and just going forward is exciting.
In the coming season, I would like to introduce "Tsubetsu Pass", which is also recommended for driving.
https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/tubetutoge/...
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
The 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest Prize Winning Work
On display 📷✨ at Tancho Kushiro Airport
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We have ❣️ a great selection of works
Please take a look when you come.
Location: Tancho Kushiro Airport 2nd floor waiting lobby
Period: May 1, 2025 - May 30, 2025
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
Implementation of Accommodation discount at Kawayu Onsen (5/7~, limited to those in eastern Hokkaido)
Subject those who live in Kushiro, Nemuro, Okhotsk, and Tokachi in Eastern Hokkaido will be Implementation a Kawayu Onsen Accommodation discount campaign.
The period is May 7 (Water) ~ every day except Saturday. Please take this opportunity to visit Kawayu Onsen.
(It will end as soon as the budget runs out, so be quick!) )
<Kawayu Accommodation Discount 2025 Overview>
【Subject period】
May 7, 2025 (Water) ~ July 18, 2025 (Fri) Weekdays and Sundays
[Discount amount]
Adult 2,000 yen / Child 1,000 yen per night
【Subjects】
Those who live in Kushiro, Nemuro, Okhotsk, Tokachi
[How to apply]
・Please check directly from the official website of each facilities.
・Applications will be accepted from Thursday, May 1st.
・ It will end as soon as the budget runs out, so please apply as soon as possible!
< Subject facilities>
To make a reservation, click on each accommodation name and visit the official website.
・Kawayu Kanko Hotel 015-483-2121
・KKR Kawayu 015-483-2643
・ Inn Kinkiyu 015-483-2211
・ inn Kinkiyu Bettei Su Squid 015-486-9701
https://masyuko.or.jp/news/20250430/...
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
[Held in! ] GW Project] Teshikaga Town Museum Stamp Rally
Held in a Stamp Rally around 4 museums in Teshikaga during Golden Week!
During the period of April 26 (Sat) ~ May 11 (Sun), 2025, a Stamp rally will be Held in around the four Museum facilities in the Teshikaga.
Subject facilities are four museums: "Teshikaga Town Kussharo Kotan Ainu Folk Museum", "Taiho Sumo Memorial Hall", "Kawayu Visitor Center", and "Teshikaga Town Hometown History Museum". Collect stamps from 3 of the subject facilities to receive wonderful souvenirs!
Adult and children can enjoy the Golden Week project, and it is also perfect for making memories of your trip.
【Held in】
2025 (Reiwa 7) April 26 (Sat) ~ May 11 (Sun)
* Please be aware of the Closed days of each museum.
*On April 30 and May 7, two of the participating museums will be closed.
[How to participate]
(1) Get a "Stamp Card" at the Window of each facility
(2) Collect stamps by visiting three or more facilities
(3) Fill out the "Stamp Card" and give it to the staff.
(4) Please receive an "Original Postcard" in exchange for a Stamp Card
(5) Premiums (assortment of Specialty products) will be given to 10 winners by lottery from among the applicants!
* The announcement of the winners will be replaced by the shipment of Premiums
* Premiums will be shipped only to Japan and are scheduled to be shipped after mid-June
-Stamp Rally Subject Facilities-
1) Teshikaga Kussharo Kotan Ainu Folk Museum (open open all year during the period)
■ Address: Teshikaga Town Kussharo Downtown 1-jo 14
Phone: 015-484-2128
2) Taiho Sumo Memorial Hall (open open all year during the period)
■ Address: Teshikaga Town Kawayu Onsen 2-1-20
Phone: 015-483-2924
3) Kawayu Visitor Center (Closed on 4/30 and 5/7)
■ Address: Teshikaga Town Kawayu Onsen 2-2-6
Phone: 015-483-4100
4) Teshikaga Hometown History Museum (Closed: 4/29~30, 5/4~7)
■ Address: 3-3-1 Mashu, Teshikaga Town (inside the Mashu Tourism and Culture Center)
Phone: 015-482-2368
Inquiries
Teshikaga Town Board of Education, Social Education Division, Social Education Section
〒088-3211 2-3-2 Chuo, Teshikaga-cho, Kawakami District, Hokkaido
Phone number: 015-482-2948
https://masyuko.or.jp/news/2025gw_museum/...
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
〈Sand bath〉
If you dig a sandy beach, you will immediately have an open-air bath. Such an exciting and fun Spot is here in the sand bath. Thereare swans also fly, so there is always something to look forward to.
This time, we will introduce this "sand bath" again!
If you want to know more about it, please take a look at Teshikaga Navi.
https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/sunayu/...
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