Kushiro Airport 1 hr 11
Lake Mashu first observatory (18 min) Lookout point over a picturesque lake with mountain surroundings, an eatery & souvenir shop. Sunayu (26 min) Beach on Lake Kussharo known for unique hot springs below the sand & migrating swans during winter. Lake Kussharo (24 min) Completely frozen over each winter, this large lake is formed in the crater of a stratovolcano. Lake Mashū (3 hr 42) Known for exceptionally clear waters, this freshwater lake fills the crater of an active volcano. Nishibetsudake (49 min) Mountaineering, lake, and mountain Roadside Rest Area 'Mashū-Onsen' (8 min) Forested rest area with restaurant, ice cream parlor & walking trail alongside the river. Lake Mashu 3rd Observatory (3 hr 30) Kaminoko Pond (48 min) Suigo Park (7 min) Kaminokoike (48 min) Accessible by a boardwalk trail in a forest, this small pond is known for its clear, blue color. 900草原展望台 (9 min) Mount Iō (24 min) 1,667-ft. volcanic mountain featuring holes emitting sulphuric smoke, plus a shop/visitors center. Wakoto Hot Spring (24 min) Lake, camping, and nature 900 Grassland (9 min) Lake and camping |