Mashu Viewpoint 3 is higher than Mashu Viewpoint 1
Mashu viewpoint 3 is the first stop to see Lake Mashu from Kawayu Onsen. Free parking and about 10 cars can be parked. Mashu Viewpoint 3 is the highest one of 3 viewpoints around Lake Mashu. it is about 680m above sea level. Due to higher point than Viewpoint 1, you may think water color is different between viewpoint 1 and 3. This may be one of the reasons Lake Mashu is called mysterious. You can see middle island called kamuishu closely at viewpoint 3 and look down the surface from almost above. You can enjoy the different scenery from Viewpoint 1.
Not only Lake Mahsu, but also…
Lake Mashu is not only the scenery from Mashu viewpoint 3. You can see the Kussharo Caldera from the high point of Mashu Caldera. When you see the view of Kussharo Caldera looking back of Lake Mashu, you can see Mt. Iwo, Mt. Mokoto, Kawayu Onsen and Lake Kussharo which is the biggest caldera lake In Japan. Dakekanba is growing around the viewpoint. 3 major contents of Akan National Park Forest, Lake and Volcano awaits you at Viewpoint 3.
Dimple of Lake Mashu
Middle island “Kamuishu” is sometimes said to be a dimple of Lake Mashu. Kamuishu means old lady who became god. A strong leader of Kotan died in the battle and his mother escaped with his son. But she lost his son escaping in the mountain. She tries to find him everyday. One day, she finally comes to Lake mashu and prays for Mt Mashu “Kamui Nupuri” meaning god mountain to take rest. When she was taking rest in the middle of the lake, she became island due to sadness and tiredness. This island is Kamuishu. Height of the island is 31m above lake surface. This is just a top of the mountain which height is 240m from the bottom of the lake.
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Access
Access（Airport, JR & Bus）
From Kawayu Eco-Museum Center
Kawayu Eco-Museum Center ⇒ Seasonal Ecopassport ⇒ Mashu Viewpoint 3
From Kushiro/Kushiro Airport
Kushiro Airport ⇒ Kushiro Airport Shuttle Bus（About 45min） ⇒ JR Kushiro Station ⇒ JR Senmou Line（Abuot 1hour40min） ⇒ JR Mashu Station ⇒ Seasonal Ecopassport ⇒ Mashu Viewpoint 3
From Abashiri/Memanbetsu Airport
Memanbetsu Airport ⇒ Memanbetsu Airport Shuttle Bus（About 30min） ⇒ JR Abashiri Station ⇒ JR Senmou Line（About 45min） ⇒ JR Shiretoko Shari Station ⇒ JR Senmou Line（About 45min） ⇒ JR Mashu Station ⇒ Seasonal Ecopassport ⇒ Mashu Viewpoint 3
From Nakashibetsu Airport
Nakashibetsu Airport ⇒ Nakashibetsu Airport Shuttle Bus（About 30min） ⇒ Nakashibetsu Bus Terminal ⇒ Akan Bus（About 1hour30min） ⇒ JR Shibecha Station ⇒ JR Senmou Line（About 30min） ⇒ JR Mashu Station ⇒ Seasonal Ecopassport ⇒ Mashu Viewpoint 3
＊No Public transportation to the entrance of Mt. Ponpon Trail. Please use taxi from JR Mashu station. JR Mashu Station is the nearest Station, but Taxi is not always waiting due to small station. Please book the guide tour or taxi before you come.
Access (by car)
MAPCODE
613 781 311
From Kawayu Eco-Museum Center
Kawayu Eco-Museum Center ⇒ 52 Line（About 30min） ⇒ Mashu Viewpoint 3
From Kushiro/Kushiro Airport
Kushiro City ⇒ 391 Line（About 2hour 30min） ⇒ Mashu Viewpoint 3
Kushiro Airport ⇒ 53 Line（About 2hour） ⇒ Mashu Viewpoint 3
From Abashiri/Memanbetsu Airport
Abashiri City ⇒ 244Line・391Line（About 1hour30min） ⇒ Mashu Viewpoint 3
Memanbetsu Airport ⇒ 243Line・52Line（About 1hour30min） ⇒ Mashu Viewpoint 3
From Nakashibetsu Airport
Nakashibetsu Airport ⇒ 13Line・243Line・391Line（About 1hour30min） ⇒ Mashu Viewpoint 3
