Most viewed - Lake Kussharo 屈斜路湖 |
Lake Kussharo is noted for its mystical atmosphere. There's a lakeshore road along the southern half of the lake. Water surface covers 79.7 sq. km.21 viewsYou can dig into the sand and find hot spring water.
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Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido21 views
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The lake circumerence is 57 km. Deepest point is 125 meters. In the middle of the lake is Nakajima island, a volcano. Japan's largest island in a lake. The island is uninhabited by humans.2 views
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Boats for rent at Sunayu, Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido. In winter, the lake freezes over.2 views
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Wakoto Peninsula east side.2 views
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Nearest train station is JR Kawayu Onsen Station. Take the Akan Bus to Kawayu Onsen to reach Lake Kussharo.2 views
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Lake Kussharo has two tourist areas. One is here at Sunayu. 砂湯1 views
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Lake Kussharo was also known for the "Kusshi" legend similar to the Loch Ness Monster, "Nessie." Credible sightings of Kussi were widely reported from 1973-1974, but stopped after the 2000s.1 viewsThis is an old statue displayed at JR Bihoro Station. Newer statue is at Sunayu near the lake shore.
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Boats can be rented at Sunayu. In May 1938, the Kussharo Earthquake had sulfates seep into the lake from the lake bottom, making the water too acidic (pH4) for fish which got wiped out. 1 views
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By the 2000s, the water acidity decreased enough to introduce fish which could endure the acidity. Only small stocks of rainbow trout, Kokanee, and Masu salmon are now in the lake. The lake has no fishing industry.1 views
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Boating on Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido.1 views
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Wakoto Peninsula has this free outdoor hot spring bath on the lake shore. Open to both men and women, most bathers wear a swimsuit.1 views
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Wakoto Peninsula1 views
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