Bihoro Pass
美幌峠
A mountain pass viewpoint at 525 m, with a full panorama of Lake Kussharo and its islands. Clouds often blanket the lake at dawn.
Bihoro Pass lies on National Route 243 between Bihoro Town and Teshikaga Town, at about 525 m above sea level. The observation deck overlooks all of Lake Kussharo and the island in its centre. In the distance are the Shiretoko mountains and Mount Mashu. It is called the finest view in the land, and at dawn the lake is often covered by a sea of clouds. The roadside station Gurutto Panorama Bihoro Pass has a restaurant and a souvenir shop, and its signature item is Age-imo, fried potatoes. Admission and parking are free. It is about 30 minutes by car from Kawayu Onsen, and it is the main route to Lake Kussharo from Abashiri or Memanbetsu Airport.
Opening hours
Open all day; Michi-no-Eki approx. 08:30–18:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Wakoto Peninsula
- Sunayu, Lake Kussharo
- Mount Io (Atosanupuri)
- Kawayu Onsen
- Sokodai Observatory
- Lake Akan
- Bokke Mud Volcano
- 900 Grassland