Kushiro Lake

The best time to visit Lake Kussharo is usually in the summer and autumn, when you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake, while in autumn you can see the surrounding mountains and forests dyed in gradient colors of yellow and orange.

There are many places to see around Lake Kussharo, including the Mihoro Pass Observation Deck, which offers views of Lake Kussharo below and the Shiretoko Mountains in the distance. In addition, there is also the Okhotsk Ryuhyo Museum Observation Deck, where you can enjoy the views of Lake Abashiri, Lake Notori and Lake Tofu.