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.
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/...
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
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/...
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
The winning entries of the 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest were announced recently. From today we will start introducing the winning works little by little✨Please enjoy.
— ⋆⋆✶ Grand Prize — ⋆⋆✶
Etsuko Yamamoto "Colors of the Earth"
※1 First post
— ⋆⋆✶ Excellence Awards — ⋆⋆✶
Yasushi Shimmen "Listening to Ice Patterns"
Yoshikazu Jimbo "Bare Mountains and the Galaxy"
Daisuke Utsumi "The Cosmos of Lake Kussharo"
※2.3.4 Second, third, and fourth posts
— ⋆⋆✶ Lake Mashu Tourism Association Chairperson’s Award — ⋆⋆✶
Isao Nagaya "Capturing Sheer Impact"
※5 Fifth post
You can check other winners and winning works on Teshikaga Navi. Congratulations to all the prize winners‼︎ 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/...
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
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
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
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/...
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
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/...
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
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.😉🔥
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
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/...
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
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/...
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
🚨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)
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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/...
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