Wakoto Peninsula
和琴半島
A small peninsula jutting into the southern shore of Lake Kussharo. The loop trail around it is about 2.5 km, and there is a free outdoor hot spring on the lakeshore.
Wakoto Peninsula is a small peninsula projecting from the southern shore of Lake Kussharo. The natural trail around it is about 2.5 km and takes about an hour. Along the way, you can enjoy lake views and see habitat of the Umi-ebisu-haruzemi cicada, which reaches its northern limit here. The autumn foliage is beautiful. At the base of the peninsula, by the lake, is the free mixed-bathing outdoor hot spring Wakoto Rotenburo. It has no changing rooms, and the water is quite hot. There is also a campsite and canoe rentals. It is free, and there is a parking lot. It is about 25 minutes by car from Kawayu Onsen, and it is on the way if you approach from the direction of Bihoro Pass.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sunayu, Lake Kussharo
- Bihoro Pass
- Mount Io (Atosanupuri)
- Kawayu Onsen
- 900 Grassland
- Sokodai Observatory
- Lake Mashu (First Observatory)
- Kaminoko Pond