We call the sightseeing area in Eastern Hokkaido that includes the Kushiro Wetland, Lake Akan, and Lake Mashu the Kamui of Water Tourism Area.
“Kamui” is the Ainu word for the spiritual beings that dwell in nature and animals, and in particular “the kamui of water” represents the spiritual presence in water, symbolizing the region’s abundant water blessings and its relationship with people.
The Kamui of Water Tourism Area lets you experience a land shaped by a water deity, where wetlands, lakes, volcanoes, and Ainu culture weave together the story of the earth.
At the Kushiro Wetland, Japan’s largest wetland, you can enjoy vast scenery that is home to the specially designated natural monument, the red-crowned crane, and observe seasonal nature along boardwalks and trails.
Lake Akan is known as the only place in the world with large spherical colonies of marimo, and through facilities that teach marimo ecology, Lake Akan Onsen, and Lake Akan Ainu Kotan you can encounter Ainu culture that has been passed down alongside the water.
At Lake Mashu, visitors are greeted by the mysteriously deep blue water called “Mashu Blue” and a caldera lake that boasts some of the world’s highest water clarity.
Nearby at Lake Kussharo and Mt. Io, you can also see the dynamic natural expressions created by volcano and water, such as lakeside hot springs and steam vents.
We warmly present the stories of water, land, and culture that you can only encounter in the Kamui of Water Tourism Area.
“Kamui” is the Ainu word for the spiritual beings that dwell in nature and animals, and in particular “the kamui of water” represents the spiritual presence in water, symbolizing the region’s abundant water blessings and its relationship with people.
The Kamui of Water Tourism Area lets you experience a land shaped by a water deity, where wetlands, lakes, volcanoes, and Ainu culture weave together the story of the earth.
At the Kushiro Wetland, Japan’s largest wetland, you can enjoy vast scenery that is home to the specially designated natural monument, the red-crowned crane, and observe seasonal nature along boardwalks and trails.
Lake Akan is known as the only place in the world with large spherical colonies of marimo, and through facilities that teach marimo ecology, Lake Akan Onsen, and Lake Akan Ainu Kotan you can encounter Ainu culture that has been passed down alongside the water.
At Lake Mashu, visitors are greeted by the mysteriously deep blue water called “Mashu Blue” and a caldera lake that boasts some of the world’s highest water clarity.
Nearby at Lake Kussharo and Mt. Io, you can also see the dynamic natural expressions created by volcano and water, such as lakeside hot springs and steam vents.
We warmly present the stories of water, land, and culture that you can only encounter in the Kamui of Water Tourism Area.
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The Hokkaido Fair is currently being held at AEON Lake Town mori in Saitama Prefecture, featuring a booth from Teshikagacho!
Join us until Sunday, July 12th, and be sure to visit the Teshikagacho booth✨
At the Teshikagacho booth, if you follow us on social media, you can receive a cute special eco-bag as a gift🎁 It's a very convenient size and highly recommended~🧚🏻♀️💫
By the way, it seems that Governor Suzuki from Hokkaido will also be visiting today, the 11th❣️
This weekend, let's head to AEON Lake Town mori🏃♀️💨
*The last day is scheduled to end at 6 PM.
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【Walking in the Hot Springs - Mt. Io to Kawayu Onsen Guided Tour】
Would you like to travel with hot springs from the origin of Kawayu Onsen, Mt. Io?
The third tour will be held on Sunday, July 26th!
(Future tours are planned to be held irregularly☺️)
【Tour Flow】
A local nature guide will walk with you from Mt. Io through the Tsutsujigahara Nature Trail to Kawayu Onsen, providing explanations along the way🚶
At the end of the tour, you can enjoy bathing at Kawayu Public Bathhouse Yukichi♨️ (An original Yukichi towel will also be a gift❗️)
The more you learn about the nature and history around Mt. Io and Kawayu Onsen, the more enjoyable your hot spring experience will become☺️
【Information】
On the day of the tour, please gather at Kawayu Public Bathhouse Yukichi, and we will provide free transportation to the parking lot at Mt. Io, the starting point.
The Tsutsujigahara Nature Trail has little elevation change, so anyone who can walk 3 km can participate.
To register, please scan the QR code in the fifth photo.
☑️Tour Date and Time
July 26th (Sunday) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, free to disperse
☑️Meeting/Dispersal Location: Kawayu Public Bathhouse Yukichi
@yukichi.kawayuonsen
☑️Capacity: 7 people (minimum required: 3 people)
☑️Tour Fee: ¥3500 per person (cash payment only on the day)
☑️Included: Insurance, hot spring admission fee, original Yukichi towel
☑️Walking Distance: Approximately 3 km (with breaks along the way)
☑️Clothing and Items to Bring
Comfortable clothing (long sleeves recommended for UV and insect bite prevention), comfortable shoes like sneakers, a hat, drinks, and a hot spring set (not provided at Yukichi)
⚠️Important Notes
・The tour will be canceled in case of bad weather or warnings.
・Please understand in advance that Mt. Io is an active volcano with a possibility of eruption, and the walking trail is a habitat for brown bears and wildlife.
・If you have any health issues, pre-existing conditions, or disabilities, please inform the guide in advance.
For inquiries, please DM Kamata at Omusubi Hokkaido Tour Guide (@omusubi_946).
We look forward to your participation.
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Lake Mashu Live Camera 📹✨
On "Teshikaga Navi," you can watch the live camera from the Lake Mashu First Observatory in real-time ✌︎('ω'✌︎ )
I want to go to Lake Mashu... Is the weather okay? Is there fog? I want to see what's happening at Lake Mashu! This is recommended for you‼︎
You can also access it from the top page of Teshikaga Navi.
Please take a look 🔭👀
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[Reservation Required] Reservations for the "Deshiko Eco Passport" town tour bus starting in summer 2026 are now open!
The Deshiko Eco Passport is a tour bus that takes you around the major scenic spots in Teshikaga, including Mashu and Kussharo. Reservations for summer 2026 are now available. This year's "Deshiko Eco Passport" will be a 3-day ticket. Please make a reservation in advance and take advantage of it. It's also recommended for those who are unsure about driving or want to enjoy sightseeing in Teshikaga easily.
For more details, please check the Teshikaga Navi or the flyer 🚌💨
[Operating Period]
From Saturday, August 1, 2026, to Sunday, August 30, 2026.
[Pricing - 3-Day Ticket]
Adults: 3,000 yen
Children: 1,000 yen
*Prices include tax. Taxes are included.
*Valid for "consecutive 3 days" from the specified start date at the time of purchase.
*Not valid for JR.
*No refunds after purchase.
[Contact Information]
Mashu Lake Tourism Association
3-3-1 Mashu, Teshikaga, Kawakami District, Hokkaido, 088-3201
TEL: 015-482-2200
Email: masyu_as@peace.ocn.ne.jp
Eco Passport dedicated phone: TEL: 070-8985-2599
Reception hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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The Akan Tourism Association is conducting a fundraising campaign for red feather pin badges at the counter on the first floor of Akan Lake Marimukan.
There are a total of three types of badges.
You can receive one by donating 500 yen or more.
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🚁Lake Mashu SKY Cruise🚁
The Lake Mashu SKY Cruise is setting sail again this year!
Why not take a look at Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo from above?
The popular "Lake Mashu SKY Cruise" will set sail again this year.
It will operate from Saturday, August 8, 2026, to Wednesday, August 19, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
(On the final day, August 19, it will end at 3 PM.)
The reservation period is from July 13 to August 19, with reception hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Same-day applications are also welcome.
You can also take aerial photographs, capturing Teshikaga's vast nature from angles you usually can't see!
This is a great opportunity for photographers as well.
Be sure to experience this special opportunity!
For applications and inquiries
011-781-1247
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📢 Event Announcement‼︎
Tomorrow, June 30th, at 18:30, a presentation titled "Traditions and Modern Transformations in the Hunting Culture of the Rukai Tribe" will be held at the Teshikaga Town Community Center✨
We are pleased to welcome Professor Tai-Ban Sasara from the Archaeological Research Institute of National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan. This is a valuable opportunity to learn about diversity based on Ainu and Indigenous cultures.
A panel exhibition will also be held in the community center lobby❣️
Participation is free for both events, so everyone is warmly invited to join us.
"Traditions and Modern Transformations in the Hunting Culture of the Rukai Tribe"
Date and Time: Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 18:30 to 20:00
Venue: Teshikaga Town Community Center, 2nd Floor Auditorium
Instructor: Professor Tai-Ban Sasara, Archaeological Research Institute, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Participation: Free
Organized by: Hokkaido University Ainu and Indigenous Studies Center
GRID (Global Research Unit for Indigenous Studies and Cultural Diversity)
Co-organized by: Teshikaga Town Board of Education
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🧑🧑🧒Family Time in Teshikaga
Dairy Farming Experience, Fruit Picking, Learning About Nature
Spend the best family time in Teshikaga this summer!
This time, we introduce three spots in Teshikaga that everyone, regardless of age, can enjoy.
・Dairy Farming Experience
Watanabe Experience Ranch
・Fruit Picking
BB Farm
・Learning About Nature
Kawayu Visitor Center
Of course! Teshikaga has many other activities besides the ones we introduced this time, so we will gradually share more✌︎
Let's enjoy the refreshing summer in Teshikaga without it being too hot👶❣️
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🍜New Store Opening🍜
Last month, "Rāmen Tori no Shizuku" opened in Teshikagacho, Kawayu Onsen🐔✨
Enjoy beautiful chicken clear soup ramen made with delicious water and Hokkaido chicken. It has already become a popular spot, so it's recommended to visit during early hours when the soup is still available💦 We invite everyone to come and check it out!
【Rāmen Tori no Shizuku】
Chicken clear soup ramen made with water from Mashu and Hokkaido chicken.
Business Hours: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Closed: Mondays, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Address: Kawayu Onsen 1-4-27
Instagram @TORINO_SHIZUKU
*Business will end when the soup runs out.
Please enjoy the delicious ramen!
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♨️ Tsukatte Fukkatsu ♨️
Have you heard of the Kawayu Onsen break-up hot spring tour plan?👀
Let's dissolve your everyday worries and bad relationships by soaking in the highly acidic hot spring "Kawayu Onsen" that can even melt nails!
The break-up hot spring tour plan at Kawayu Onsen is currently available at Kawayu Kanko Hotel, KKR Kawayu, and Oyado Kinkiyu Annex Suikazura‼︎🎶
For those who can't spare that much time, we also offer a day-use ema (wooden plaque) for 2,000 yen each✨. Please enjoy the hot spring tour at Kawayu Onsen, refresh both your mind and body, and cut off those ties decisively!💪♨️
*Please note that the above plan and ema sales are not available at Yuji. However, you can still enjoy bathing, so please consider it as one of your bathing options.
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