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Lake Mashū
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Japan Midokoro / Hokkaido / Teshikaga / Lake Mashū

Teshikaga, Hokkaido · Hokkaido Heritage

Lake Mashū

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

LocationTeshikaga, Hokkaido
Nearest stationKawayu-Onsen Station, 6.0 km (straight line)
TypeHokkaido Heritage
MoreWikipedia 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

Kawayu Visitor Center
Kawayu Visitor Center
8.9 km away · Teshikaga
Teshikaga Town Kussharo Kotan Ainu Museum
Teshikaga Town Kussharo Kotan Ainu Museum
14.2 km away · Teshikaga
Higashimokoto Nyurakukan
Higashimokoto Nyurakukan
33.9 km away · Ozora
Koshikawa bridge
Koshikawa bridge
35.7 km away · Shari
Akankohan Visitor Center
Akankohan Visitor Center
37.2 km away · Kushiro
Shiretoko Museum
Shiretoko Museum
38.7 km away · Shari

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)