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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Mokoto Pass
Mokoto Pass runs along the north side of Lake Kussharo.
It is a prefectural road connecting Kawayu Onsen to Higashi-Mokoto Village. Not well known as a tourist route, the road nevertheless offers unique, beautiful views from two observation points.
Do visit — you are likely to encounter wonderful scenery.
https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/mokototoge/...
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Teshikaga Day-Trip Baths Guide
Teshikaga offers many hot springs with free-flowing natural source water. With options ranging from public baths to hotel hot springs, you can choose a day bath that suits your preference.
Here is a roundup of recommended day-trip baths in Teshikaga. ♨️
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Midsummer in Teshikaga
Spots you should definitely visit 🐻☕️
📍Sakhalin Spruce Nature Trail
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A walking trail behind Kawayu Visitor Center (ig: @kawayu_vc). It’s an authentic forest you can drop into easily. Staff at the facility can provide a 20–30 minute guided walk on request.✨ This season is especially recommended as gozentachibana moves from white flowers to red berries.
On the second-floor cafe (ig: @cafesoftwood) you can enjoy meals and tea, so you can make the most of your visit to Kawayu Visitor Center.🍙🌿
https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/eco_museum/...
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〈Enjoying Teshikaga〉Local Specialties Edition
Teshikaga offers many fine and delicious local specialties. When you travel to Teshikaga, be sure to check them out. This time, we introduce spots where you can pick up those specialties.
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Food and Tourism Hospitality Fair
A joint product exhibition by the towns and village of Teshikaga, Shibecha, and Tsurui is now taking place in the Sapporo Ekimae-dori Underground Walkway “Chi-Ka-Ho.” The venue is between exits 7 and 9!
Today it runs until 6:00 PM, and tomorrow, the 26th, it runs from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, so please come by🧚🏻🔥
We look forward to seeing you there‼︎🏃💨
https://www.fit946.net/omotenashi-fair/...
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〈A Guide to Campsites in Teshikaga〉
Teshikaga, with its wide, generous land, offers a variety of campsites.
Campers often pick spots that match their specific preferences and enjoy their stay.
Here is a roundup of campsites in Teshikaga.
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Of the four passes offering views of Lake Kussharo, the most famous is Bihoro Pass.
Called a "spectacular view of the nation," it offers a breathtaking, grand panorama of beautiful Lake Kussharo. The morning sea of clouds and the New Year’s sunrise are both dramatic, making this one of Japan’s premier panoramic viewpoints.
https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/bihorotoge/...
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<Atosanupuri Trekking Tour>
Atosanupuri, whose name means “bare mountain” in the Ainu language. About 1,500 fumaroles and the beautiful yellow sulfur crystals that spread around them have been designated Teshikaga’s "Specified Natural Tourism Resource," and the mountain is a restricted access area under Article 19 of the Ecotourism Promotion Act.
If you are seeking a special and rare trekking experience, please join us.
Advance reservations are required, so don’t forget to book!
Limited guided climbs led by certified guides / Winner of the Minister of the Environment Award at the 18th Ecotourism Awards
https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/atosanupuri_trekking_tour/...
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
[Reservation Required] Summer 2025: Town Tour Bus Operated with the “Teshikaga Eco Passport”!
We are announcing the Summer 2025 operation schedule for the Mashu–Kuttari (Mashu–Kushiro) sightseeing loop bus that visits the main scenic spots in Teshikaga.
The loop bus ticket, the Teshikaga Eco Passport, will again be available this year in two types: a 2-day pass and a 3-day pass. Please reserve in advance and make full use of it. It’s recommended for anyone who feels uneasy about driving or who wants an easy way to enjoy sightseeing in Teshikaga.
[Operation Period]
Saturday, July 26, 2025 – Sunday, August 31, 2025
[Fares]
Adult Child
2-day pass (2 days) 2,000 yen 1,000 yen
3-day pass (3 days) 3,000 yen 1,000 yen
[Inquiries]
Mashu-ko Tourism Association
015-482-2200 (Weekdays 9:00–17:00)
[Open Only During the Period]
Eco Pass Stations
JR Mashu Station 9:30–16:30
JR Kawayu Onsen Station 8:30–16:30
070-8995-2599 (Eco Pass dedicated line)
https://masyuko.or.jp/news/2025summermoekopassaruyo/...
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Kamui Terrace at Lake Mashu, a facility where you can experience the many natural faces of Lake Mashu, reopened after renovations in the summer of 2022.
You can feel the lake’s natural charm, which reveals different expressions by season and time of day.
We introduce Kamui Terrace at Lake Mashu, a well-appointed facility featuring observation terraces, an indoor lounge with large glass windows offering sweeping panoramas, and a wide selection of souvenirs.
https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/masyuresthouse/...
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