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apThis park is an ideal destination for travelers looking for adventure in the outdoors. Akan-Mashu
National Park is spread across 914 square kilometers of volcanic terrain formed by major eruptions
some hundreds of thousands of years ago. Thepark oﬀers plenty of opportunities for outdoor
recreation, including hiking and walking, canoeing,horseback riding, camping, and ﬁshing, as well as
all manner of winter sports from around December to March.
The Akan-Mashu National Park is a hot-spring
haven, with multiple sources found throughout thepark. There are free footbaths and outdoor baths,
as well as hot-spring hotels, in most areas. After a
day of hiking or exploring, a dip in one of thesemineral-rich baths can help soothe tired muscles.

Lake Mashu

─ Sakhalin Spruce Nature Trail (Short Course)─ Sakhalin Spruce Nature Trail (Long Course)─ Tsutsujigahara Nature Trail

Lake Mashu is renowned forthe crystal clarity of its waters.
Its waters, which consist almostentirely of rainwater, have a
deep blue hue so special that it
is termed “Mashu blue.”

Lake Kussharo

There are numerous campsites
and outdoor hot-spring bathson the Kussharo lakeshore, andin the winter (from around
November to March), many
people visit the lake to see thewhooper swans that migrate
here in large numbers fromSiberia.

The Wakoto Peninsula

Mt. Io(Atosa-nupuri)

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Mt. Io (Sulfur Mountain) is called Atosa-nupuri (BareMountain) in the Ainu language because of its barren,
rocky face. Hot steam escapes from the earth through1,500 “fumaroles” (small vents) of various sizes. The
air is heavy with the distinct odor of sulfur, and thebright yellow vents create an otherworldly sight.

The Labrador tea plants at the base of Mt. Io coveran area of around 1 square kilometer, and when
they bloom in June, their white ﬂowers, which
resemble cotton balls, carpet the area.

Kawayu Onsen

The Kawayu Onsen area lies directly north of Mt.
Io. Natural spring water from the still-active
volcano ﬂows below ground and is pumped up toﬁll the hot-spring baths of local hotels. The
sulfurous and acidic quality of the waters is beneﬁcial for the skin.

The Wakoto Peninsula wasonce a volcanic islet within LakeKussharo. Sediment gradually
accumulated between the islet
and the shore, connecting themto create the peninsula.

Ministry of the Environment
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2-2-6.Kawayu Onsen,Teshikaga-cho,Kawakami-gun,Hokkaido 088-3645,JAPAN
Phone：+81 15 483 4100 FAX：+81 15 483 4111
MAPCODE：731 802 075 ＊35

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Kawayu Eco-museum Center

Opening days and hours:Summer(Apr.―Oct.)：8:00−17:00
Winter(Nov.―Mar.)：9:00−16:00
Closed：Wednesdays(the following day if Wednesday is a national
holiday；open every day from the 3rd week of July to the end of Aug.)
Admission fee：free

The best place to begin an adventure at
Akan-Mashu National Park is the Kawayu
Eco-museum Center. This facility introduces the regionʼs nature and rich history
through detailed dioramas and displays.
Since the park covers 914 square kilometers and has numerous natural attractions,planning a tour may seem overwhelming,
but the Kawayu Eco-museumʼs wealth ofavailable information and knowledgeablestaﬀ make it easy for visitors to craft theideal itinerary for exploring the park. Thereis also a bright and airy café space whereguests can relax.

Kushiro Station：approx. 1hr.50min. by train
Kawayu onsen Station：approx. 5min. by car
Kushiro Airport：approx.1hr.40min. by car
Abashiri Station：approx.1hr.50min. by train
Memanbetsu Airport：approx.1hr.10min. by car
Nakashibetsu Airport：1hr.20min. by car
Mashu Station：approx.30min. by car
Akanko Onsen：1hr.10min.by car

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(Reservations are not required for a guided tour duringquiet times.)Fees: Free of charge
Time required：approx.15-30min.
This program may be cancelled depending on thecircumstances.