Kushiro Airport 1 hr 25
Tsutsujigahara Nature Trail (12 min) Lake Mashū (3 hr 14) Known for exceptionally clear waters, this freshwater lake fills the crater of an active volcano. Lake Mashu 3rd Observatory (3 hr 31) Lake Mashu first observatory (22 min) Lookout point over a picturesque lake with mountain surroundings, an eatery & souvenir shop. Mt. Mokoto (29 min) Mountain and mountaineering Mount Iō (12 min) 1,667-ft. volcanic mountain featuring holes emitting sulphuric smoke, plus a shop/visitors center. Kawayu Eco Museum Center (14 min) Bihoro Pass (32 min) Twisting & turning mountain pass with a rest stop & observation deck overlooking Lake Kussharo. Lake Kussharo (20 min) Completely frozen over each winter, this large lake is formed in the crater of a stratovolcano. Sunayu (21 min) Beach on Lake Kussharo known for unique hot springs below the sand & migrating swans during winter. Kaminoko Pond (45 min) Nishibetsudake (1 hr) Mountaineering, lake, and mountain Kaminokoike (45 min) Accessible by a boardwalk trail in a forest, this small pond is known for its clear, blue color. Wakoto Hot Spring (20 min) Lake, camping, and nature Roadside Rest Area 'Mashū-Onsen' (16 min) Forested rest area with restaurant, ice cream parlor & walking trail alongside the river. |