It is a trip on the JR Senmo Line from Kushiro to Shari in Shiretoko. Teshikaga is located in the center. It is the town of Lake Kussharo, Lake Mashu, Mount Iou, and Kawayu Onsen. You can get off at Mashu Station or Kawayu-Onsen Station. Enjoy the wild nature, onsen and meals of Teshikaga at you leisure.

The Paths of Teshikaga

The biggest caldera lake in Japan and the mysterious lake.
The Hokkaido you long for is here!

The Paths of Teshikaga

Eastern Hokkaido sightseeing

So much of Eastern Hokkaido sightseeing opens up by staying in Teshikaga.

It is approximately 170 km (three hours by car) from Kushiro Station to Utoro in the Shiretoko Peninsula.
You can experience the changes in Hokkaido's nature on a valuable trip from the Pacific heading toward the Sea of Okhotsk. It is a trip taking you from station to station that you can savor, taking your time.

A special characteristic of this trip is that you can enjoy the three major natural parks including the Kushiro-shitsugen National Park, the Akan Mashu National Park, and the world natural heritage Shiretoko.
Additionally, there is Kawayu Onsen, the best and most famous hot spring in Hokkaido (water with high acidity).
Those who purchase the JR Hokkaido Rail Pass can ride the Senmo Line from Kushiro Station to Shari Station, the entrance to Utoro. You can view the changes in the scenery of the natural parks from the window of the train.
Teshikaga is located in the center. It is the town of Lake Kussharo, Lake Mashu, Mount Io, and Kawayu Onsen. Get off at Mashu Station or Kawayu-Onsen Station, and enjoy the wild nature, onsen and food of Teshikaga.(Teshikaga actionThe powers of TeshikagaThe powers of hot springs)。

Trips by the Senmo Line

Take note that the line connects the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Okhotsk!

Travel comfortably with the JR Pass.

Senmo Line Akan Bus Akan Bus Akan Bus Shari Bus Abashiri Bus

Teshikaga action

The 4 bus routes in town and the nearest bus stops to sightseeing areas

The powers of Teshikaga

4 POWER(動・静・水・宙)

Numerous experiences to be had in your dreams

Japan's biggest caldera lake (Lake Kussharo)
Japan's most transparent lake (Lake Mashu)

The most powerful hot springs of Hokkaido
A hotel which is full of variety
Healthy meals

A very beautiful space

The powers of Teshikaga

The powers of hot springs

As Hokkaido's strongest hot springs it's effect work from the core of the body.

Kawayu Onsen

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Kawayu Onsen

Mashu Onsen

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Mashu Onsen

Nibushi Onsen

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Nibushi Onsen

Wakoto Onsen

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Wakoto Onsen

Kotan Onsen

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Kotan Onsen

The powers of hot springs

Go around Teshikaga!

Lake Akan, Onneto, Sogakudai Observatory which can see both Mt.Oakandake and Mt.Meakandake, Sokodai, Observatory which can see both Lake Penketo and Lake Panketo,
Kaiyodai Observatory with the Earth in full view, Lake Furen, Odaito, Notsuke Peninsula, World natural heritange Shiretoko (five lakes, Waterfalls etc. )

Access to Teshikaga

  • Haneda Airport → Kushiro Airport, Memanbetsu Airport
  • Narita Airport → New Chitose Airport → Kushiro Airport, Memanbetsu Airport
  • Kansai Airport → New Chitose Airport → Kushiro Airport, Memanbetsu Airport
  • New Chitose Airport → Kushiro Airport, Memanbetsu Airport
  • Kushiro Airport → Airport bus (Akan Bus) → Kushiro station → JR Senmo Line → Mashu station or Kawayu-Onsen station → Route bus
  • Memanbetsu Airport → Airport bus (Abashiri Bus) → Abashiri station → JR Senmo Line → Kawayu-Onsen station or Mashu station → Route bus

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