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Teshikaga, Hokkaido · Hokkaido Heritage
Lake Mashū
- Nearest stationKawayu-Onsen Station 6.0 km
- DesignationHokkaido Heritage
Lake Mashū (摩周湖, Mashū-ko) (Ainu: Kamuy-to) is an endorheic crater lake formed in the caldera of a potentially active volcano. It is located in Akan Mashu National Park on the island of Hokkaido, Japan.
From the Wikipedia article “Lake Mashū” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Lake Mashū. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Teshikaga, Hokkaido |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kawayu-Onsen Station, 6.0 km (straight line) |
| Type | Hokkaido Heritage |
| More | Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Lake Mashū?
- Kawayu-Onsen Station. It is 6.0 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Lake Mashū a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Hokkaido Heritage.
Nearby


Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Kawayu Visitor Center: Tzu-hsun, Hsu (CC BY-SA 4.0), Teshikaga Town Kussharo Kotan Ainu Museum: Mukasora (talk) (CC BY-SA 3.0), Higashimokoto Nyurakukan: Tzu-hsun, Hsu (CC BY-SA 4.0), Koshikawa bridge: 橄欖岩 at Japanese Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0), Akankohan Visitor Center: コムケ at Japanese Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0), Shiretoko Museum: VKaeru (CC BY-SA 3.0)
