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.
🚨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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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
Kawayu Onsen website 'From the Information Desk' updated📝🆙
On Sunday, October 12, a report on the Gastronomy Walking event held in the Kawayu Onsen district has been posted🚶🍙❣️
The article shows participants enjoying local food and learning about Teshikaga while walking around the Kawayu Onsen area. Please take a look🐻
https://www.kawayu-onsen.com/feature/931/...
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
🚨Deadline Approaching🚨 The 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest is now open📸💡
This year’s theme is “Volcanoes, Forests, and Lakes: Experience Teshikaga Through the Seasons.” Thanks to support from local businesses, there are many luxurious supplementary prizes. See the details below. We look forward to your wonderful entries📸✨
15th Teshikaga Photo Contest
Submission Period
Valid postmark from Saturday, November 1, 2025 to Thursday, January 20, 2026
Categories
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Open
Prizes
Grand Prize 1 entry…30,000 yen + supplementary prizes (accommodation vouchers, Mashu melon, etc.)
Excellence Prize 3 entries…10,000 yen + supplementary prizes / Honorable Mentions 5 entries…supplementary prizes / Special Prize and Tourism Association Prize: several winners
■ With cooperation from local businesses, many supplementary prizes are available, including accommodation vouchers, meal vouchers, and local products.
Organizer: Mashu-ko Tourism Association (regional DMO)
Supported by: Teshikaga Town, Teshikaga Town Board of Education, Mashu-ko Agricultural Cooperative, Teshikaga Town Promotion Corporation, Teshikaga Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kawayu Onsen Ryokan Association, Mashu Onsen Ryokan Association, Mashu Melon Producers Association, Hokkaido Shimbun, Akan-Mashu National Park Management Office (Ministry of the Environment), Kushiro Shimbun
https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/15photocon/...
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
[About the operation of tourist and bathing facilities]
Information on the New Year operating status of tourist and bathing facilities is available at the linked "Teshikaga Navi".
Please note that hours and days of operation may differ from the usual schedule.
Some bathing facilities may be temporarily closed, so we recommend contacting each facility directly before you go.
https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/20251226/...
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
🎍✨Happy New Year 2026✨🎍
The year 2026 has begun!💨
At Teshikaga Navi, we will continue working to share a wide range of information so you can enjoy wonderful moments in Teshikaga this year as well.
Thank you very much for all your support last year. We look forward to your continued support in 2026. Wishing you a wonderful year.㊗️💫
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
A luxurious Instagram giveaway is starting 🎁
Enjoy winter in the Kushiro area and win premium local products!
Just share the winter charms of the Kushiro area on Instagram for a chance to win wonderful local specialties! From Lake Akan Onsen in Kushiro City to Hoso-oka Observatory in Kushiro Town, Otowa Bridge in Tsuruimura, Lake Mashu in Teshikaga, and Tawa-He Observatory in Shibecha, the Kushiro area is full of winter-only spectacular views. Relax your mind and body at hot spring resorts and nature-rich spots!
Check the website for details!
https://ja.kushiro-lakeakan.com/things_to_do/22082/...
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
Special coupon offer available at Kawayu Onsen! Tokutoku Coupon 2026
A new savings campaign, the Tokutoku Coupon, has begun for guests staying at hotels affiliated with the Kawayu Onsen Ryokan Association!
Guests who stay at any of the three participating hotels—Kawayu Kanko Hotel, Oyado Kinkiyu Bettei Suikazura, or KKR Kawayu—will receive discount coupons worth a total of ¥2,000 to use at participating businesses. Pick up the coupons at your hotel front desk and present them at the shops listed on the MAP to receive the discount.
The campaign runs from January 15, 2026, through the end of March 2026, but will end once coupons run out. Take advantage of this great deal to enjoy hot springs and local dining in the Kawayu Onsen area!
[Coupon distribution period]
Thursday, January 15, 2026 – through the end of March 2026
*Distribution ends when coupons are gone*
[Coupon details]
Discount coupons totaling ¥2,000
− A ¥1,000 discount coupon valid for payments at snacks and bars (MAP NO 2, 3, 8)
− A ¥1,000 discount coupon valid for payments at izakayas, cafes, and other listed establishments (excluding MAP NO 2, 3, 8)
[Shops where coupons can be used]
1) Cafe Noble 2) Snack COCO 3) Zakku & Baran 4) Miraku Sushi 5) Inakaya Genpei 6) Izakaya Matsurigura 7) Robata Maruhachi 8) Unite 9) Hokkaido Kitchen 9 Shiro 10) Orchard grass 11) Cream Fairy Tale Chup
[Hotels distributing the coupons]
Kawayu Kanko Hotel, Oyado Kinkiyu Bettei Suikazura, KKR Kawayu (hotels affiliated with the Kawayu Onsen Ryokan Association)
*Only guests currently staying at or who have stayed at the above participating accommodations are eligible*
*Guests wishing to use the coupons should request them at the front desk.*
[Other information]
• Depending on the day of the week and time, shops may be busy.
• We recommend contacting each shop in advance for reservations or inquiries.
• Shops will tear off the coupon when used, so please bring it as issued.
(Coupons that have already been torn will be invalid. Please take care.)
[Organizer and coupon issuer]
Kawayu Restaurants and Bars Association
https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/tokutoku2026/...
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
Lantern lighting has begun at Kawayu Onsen! 🏮
Lanterns now hang outside accommodations, restaurants, souvenir shops and other stores within the kawayu group facility district of Akan-Mashu National Park. Follow the gentle glow of the lanterns and enjoy Kawayu Onsen town at night. 💡
https://www.kawayu-onsen.com/feature/889/...
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
The "From the Information Desk" section on the Kawayu Onsen website has been updated 📝🆙
"Calm your mind and take a fresh look. Autumn at Kawayu Onsen."
has been updated. With poor weather across Hokkaido right now, take a breather and have a slow peek 👀✨ You might rediscover how to enjoy the soothing Kawayu Onsen.
https://www.kawayu-onsen.com/feature/autumn/...
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Lake Mashu Tourism Association posted.
[Announcement of the 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest]
The annual Teshikaga Photo Contest will be held again this year. Submissions are invited under the theme "Experience the volcanoes, forests, and lakes through the four seasons of Teshikaga," and the winners will be announced on the tourism information portal Teshikaga Navi. Please check Teshikaga Navi for the contest entry guidelines and details. We look forward to your participation.
"Call for Entries: 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest"
Entry Period
November 1, 2025 (Saturday) to January 20, 2026 (Tuesday); postmarked by this date
Categories
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Open
Prizes
Grand Prize 1 entry…30,000 yen plus supplementary prizes (accommodation vouchers, Mashu Melon, etc.)
Excellence Awards 3 entries…10,000 yen plus supplementary prizes / Honorable Mentions 5 entries…supplementary prizes / Special Prize and Tourism Association Prize: several awards
■ Thanks to the cooperation of local businesses, many supplementary prizes such as accommodation vouchers, meal vouchers, and local products are available.
Organizer: Mashu Lake Tourism Association (local DMO)
Supported by: Teshikaga Town, Teshikaga Town Board of Education, Lake Mashu Agricultural Cooperative, Teshikaga Town Promotion Corporation, Teshikaga Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kawayu Onsen Ryokan Association, Mashu Onsen Ryokan Association, Mashu Melon Producers Association, Hokkaido Shimbun, Kushiro Shimbun, Ministry of the Environment Akan-Mashu National Park Management Office
https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/15photocon/...
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