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One of the most famous lakes in Japan, Lake Mashu is a crater lake devoid of boats, resorts, and other tourist traps. In fact, people are prohibited from going to the lake. We can view it, but no touching.
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One of the most unpolluted lakes in Japan or the world. The water transparency is one of the deepest in the world at 20 to 30 meters. Part of the Akan-Mashu National Park.
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Lake Mashu has two scenic points along the crater rim where tourists can see the lake. Old sign at a lookout point.
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Newer Lake Mashu sign at a lookout point.
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Too bad it was a cloudy day. Lake Mashu has no outflowing river.
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The small island in the lake is named "Kamuishu." It's the tip of a lava dome. View of Lake Mashu from Scenic Point 1. カムイシュ島
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View of Lake Mashu from Scenic Point 1.
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Lake Mashu in eastern Hokkaido is my favorite lake in Japan.
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Sunlight peeking through the clouds is reflected on the lake surface.
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View from Scenic Lookout 3.
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Lake Mashu and Kamuishu island.
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Beautiful shades of blue.
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Trail to a scenic lookout point on Lake Mashu.
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