Lake Touro

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A tranquil lake within the Kushiro Marsh National Park. Experience the grandeur of nature and the breath of life from its aquatic inhabitants.

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Overview

Lake Touro is a freshwater lake located in Shibetsu-cho, eastern Hokkaido, and is part of the Kushiro Marsh National Park. Surrounded by peaceful walking paths, the lake offers a chance to experience magnificent nature and the vibrant life of its water creatures. Spring brings the cheerful chirping of waterfowl, summer boasts lush greenery reflecting on the lake's surface, autumn paints the lakeshore with vibrant fall colors, and winter blankets the landscape in a serene snowscape. Lakefront facilities include a campground and the Touro Lake Eco-Museum Center "Arukotto," allowing visitors to enjoy the scenery throughout the year. The Eco-Museum Center provides insights into the natural history of Lake Touro. Various activities, such as birdwatching, canoeing, and the popular ice fishing for Wakasagi (small freshwater fish) in winter, are available. Lake Touro is a captivating tourist spot, offering both breathtaking natural beauty and diverse recreational opportunities.

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Basic Information

Address
Touro Lake, Shibetsu-cho, Kawakami-gun, Hokkaido Search for tourist attractions in Hokkaido
Access
Take the JR Hokkaido Senmo Line and get off at Touro Station Show route
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