[2024 Teshikaga Attraction] Travel Guide for Lake Mashū (Updated Dec)
No.1 of Best Things to Do in Kawakami District
Lakes
Address:
Lake Mashū, Teshikaga, Kawakami District, Hokkaido, Japan
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Phone:
+81-15-4822200
Lake Mashu
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Lake Mashu in Hokkaido is a mystical destination for #auroralight seekers. Known as one of the clearest lakes in the world, it often reflects the soft, shimmering glow of moonlight and stars, creating an aurora-like radiance on its surface. During certain winter nights, the sky’s natural brilliance enhances this effect, making the lake and its surroundings seem otherworldly. The untouched beauty of the caldera lake, often shrouded in mist, adds to its dreamlike quality. While you won't see the northern lights, Lake Mashu offers a serene and luminous experience akin to the wonder of auroral displays.
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7 Days in Japan: A Complete Guide
7 days in Japan, classic itinerary! Detailed itinerary suggestions to help you experience Japan's unique charm. Check it out!
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Japan is a country with a rich history and culture. 🏞️ The scenery is picturesque, with cherry blossoms and red leaves. 🎎 The customs are unique, from tea ceremonies to samurai spirit.
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📅 Itinerary:
Day 1: Mount Hakodate
Climb Mount Hakodate to enjoy the night view and experience the unique charm of Hokkaido.
Day 2: Onuma Quasi-National Park -> Hakodate Morning Market -> Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden -> Hachimanzaka -> Motomachi -> Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse
Explore the natural beauty of Onuma Quasi-National Park, visit Hakodate Morning Market to try local food, visit the tropical botanical garden, stroll along Hachimanzaka and Motomachi, and visit Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse.
Day 3: Silo Observatory -> Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch -> Noboribetsu Jigokudani -> Otaru Canal -> Shiroi Koibito Park -> Tanukikoji Shopping Street
Enjoy the view from Silo Observatory, visit the bear ranch, experience the unique landscape of Noboribetsu Jigokudani, visit the romantic Otaru Canal, visit Shiroi Koibito Park, and shop at Tanukikoji Shopping Street.
Day 4: Former Hokkaido Government Office -> Clock Tower -> Asahiyama Zoo -> Asahikawa Ramen Village
Visit the Former Hokkaido Government Office, visit the Clock Tower, visit Asahiyama Zoo, and try ramen at Asahikawa Ramen Village.
Day 5: Garinko Icebreaker -> Lake Akan -> Ainu Kotan
Take the Garinko Icebreaker, enjoy the scenery of Lake Akan, and experience the culture of Ainu Kotan.
Day 6: Lake Kussharo -> Mount Iou -> Lake Mashu -> Tsurumidai -> Nusamai Bridge
Visit Lake Kussharo, climb Mount Iou, stroll along Lake Mashu, visit Tsurumidai, and stroll along Nusamai Bridge.
Day 7: Hokkaido - Tokyo - Beijing
End your trip to Hokkaido, transfer in Tokyo, and return to Beijing.
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Tips:
1. Visa: You need a visa to visit Japan. 📝
2. Weather in December: Japan is cold and dry in December. ❄️
3. Exchange rate: The local currency is the yen. 💴
4. Airport transportation: You can take an airport bus or subway to the city. 🚇
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[Hokkaido] Panoramic view of Lake Mashu, where you can feel the natural surroundings
I had only heard of Lake Mashu.
The reason why Lake Mashu is famous is because it is the second most transparent caldera lake in the world, but the view from here is even more spectacular.
Perhaps it is because of its high transparency, but beauty does not require logic, it just makes you want to accept the emotions you feel.
It may be Lake Mashu where you can be moved by the vast scale of Hokkaido's nature, with its mountains, lake, sky, and clouds.
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Sightseeing spot: Lake Mashu
Address: Teshikaga-cho, Kawakami-gun, Hokkaido
Access:
1. 40 minutes by bus from Kawayu Onsen Station
2. 20 minutes by bus from Mashu Station
Opening hours: 24 hours
Fee: Free
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There is such a legend in Lake Mashū. If a couple sees theLake Mashū under the clear sky, then the wedding period will be postponed. If you can't see the lake, then love will last for a long time. It was not too foggy when we visited at this viewpoint, good sign!
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To ask what color is the water in Mo Zhou Lake, the answers are different in different seasons and different angles, and it may not be seen at all! Some official websites call it "the last sanctuary on the ground", although exaggerated, it also highlights its mystery.
This volcanic lake is 351 meters above sea level, the deepest part is 211.4 meters, and the area is larger than the Akan Lake. Surrounded by cliffs of three or four hundred meters, it is said to be the most transparent lake in the world because it does not flow in and out without impurities.
There is often fog on the lake, especially in June and July (see Figure 9). There is an old song called "Mo Zhou Lake in the fog", and there are several legends about the fog of Mo Zhou Lake. If a couple can't see the lake because of the fog, it will last for a long time. If the unmarried person sees the lake without fog, What will delay the wedding period, may be to comfort the visitors who can not see the scenery here.