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Lake Mashu First Observatory camera

第一展望台からみた摩周湖

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This camera shows Lake Mashu from Teshikaga Town’s First Observatory. Depending on the mist, more or less of the lake may be visible.

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Link last checked
29 Sept 2026, 20:46 JST

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Sapporo · Conditions at the camera site may differ.

What does this camera show?

Looking for Lake Mashu? The Teshikaga First Observatory camera shows the lake itself; Bihoro Pass looks over a different lake, Kussharo.

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Visible scene
Lake Mashu from the First Observatory
Official operator
Ministry of the Environment Biodiversity Center
Camera location
Camera facility location · Hokkaido
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Camera location

Camera facility location · 43.55614, 144.50727

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Nearest rail stationBiruwa Station
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