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Teshikaga, the town of Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo and Kawayu Onsen
Teshikaga Town is located in the eastern part of Hokkaido at the uppermost reaches of the Kushiro River. It occupies 56% of Akan-Mashu National Park and is a town rich in nature, agriculture, and tourism, with Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo, and Mt. Visitors can enjoy this rich nature through many activities such as trekking, canoeing, fishing, and trails.
In addition, hot springs spring water bubbles up all over the town, warming your tired body from the inside out. In addition, you can enjoy cooking using the abundant local ingredients.
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ATOSANUPURI TREKKING TOUR
In the largest caldera in Japan, there are various “walking trails” in Teshikaga, including lakeside forests, walking trails with beautiful sunlight filtering through the trees, and mountain climbing with spectacular views. On the Atosanupuri trekking tour with a certified guide, you will be able to feel the pulse of the earth up close as the volcanic fumes still emanate and the distinctive smell of sulfur wafts through the air. The mountain is also rich in sulfur, a high-quality mining resource. The history of mining, which began in the Meiji period (1868-1912), contributed to the modernization of the town of Teshikaga and the areas along its railway line, including the running of the second oldest railroad in Hokkaido.
Lake Kussharo
Lake Kussharo is the largest caldera lake in Japan. Many hot springs gush out along the lakeside, and open-air baths such as “Kotan Onsen” and “Sunayu” are scattered around the lake. In the early morning, you may be able to see the sea of clouds shining golden in the morning sun due to the perfect balance between the caldera topography and climatic conditions. At night, the star-filled starlit sky in the environment with few lights in the vicinity will be fantastic. In summer, visitors can enjoy canoeing, sip fishing, and cycling trails along the Kushiro River, which originates from Lake Kussharo, and enjoy the magnificent scenery from the lakeside. In winter, the “Omiwatari phenomenon,” caused by the repeated contraction and expansion of ice in the severe cold environment, is a work of art created by nature.
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