Kushiro Airport 1 hr 26
Bihoro Pass (16 min) Twisting & turning mountain pass with a rest stop & observation deck overlooking Lake Kussharo. Sunayu (14 min) Beach on Lake Kussharo known for unique hot springs below the sand & migrating swans during winter. kussharo kotan Ainu Folklore Museum (7 min) 津別峠 (22 min) Lake and fog Lake Mashu first observatory (27 min) Lookout point over a picturesque lake with mountain surroundings, an eatery & souvenir shop. 和琴半島自然探勝路 (5 min) Mount Iō (23 min) 1,667-ft. volcanic mountain featuring holes emitting sulphuric smoke, plus a shop/visitors center. Wakoto Hot Spring (5 min) Lake, camping, and nature Tsubetsu Pass Observatory (26 min) Kawayu Eco Museum Center (22 min) 和琴半島 (5 min) Lake and nature Mt. Mokoto (40 min) Mountain and mountaineering Mount Oakan (47 min) A popular trail summits this scenic peak, offering sweeping views of mountains, lakes & forests. Lake Kussharo (12 min) Completely frozen over each winter, this large lake is formed in the crater of a stratovolcano. Roadside Rest Area 'Mashū-Onsen' (18 min) Forested rest area with restaurant, ice cream parlor & walking trail alongside the river. |