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1. ±õ¨­-³ú²¹²Ô

5.74 MILES

This hissing mountain (512m), a couple of kilometres south of Kawayu Onsen, is stained sunshine-yellow in patches from sulphur. Locals steam eggs in the¡­

2. Kussharo-ko

6.5 MILES

Japan's largest caldera lake is a rich blue on sunny days. A small volcano peeks out from the centre, creating the island Naka-jima ¨C best viewed from the¡­

3. Kawayu Eco-Museum Centre

6.93 MILES

Stop by this museum and visitor centre in Kawayu Onsen to see how the surrounding volcanic landscape got its shape and to pick up hiking maps. There's a¡­

4. Taih¨­ Sumo Museum

6.99 MILES

This museum is full of photos, both official and candid, of legendary hometown hero, the sumo wrestler Taih¨­ (´óùi; 1940¨C2013). He was born on Karafuto ¡­

5. Bihoro Pass

7.58 MILES

This lookout point on Rte 243, which runs between Abashiri and Mash¨±, has a fantastic panoramic view over Kussharo-ko, with Naka-jima in the middle.

6. ²Ñ²¹²õ³ó¨±-°ì´Ç

10.12 MILES

Considered by many to be Japan's most beautiful lake, ²Ñ²¹²õ³ó¨±-°ì´Ç once held the world record for water clarity. The island in the middle was known by the¡­

7. Akan Kohan Eco-Museum Centre

14.93 MILES

At the eastern edge of town, this centre has exhibitions on local flora and fauna, including marimo in aquarium tanks. It also has hiking maps in English¡­

8. Ainu Kotan

15.45 MILES

This collection of shops and households is actually the largest Ainu village in ±á´Ç°ì°ì²¹¾±»å¨­. Residents make a living promoting their culture: dancing on the¡­