Bihoro Pass
In Japanese: 美幌峠
A pass whose 525 m viewpoint looks over Lake Kussharo and Mt. Iozan, with the Shiretoko range and the Daisetsu peaks far beyond. A sea of clouds can form before dawn in spring and autumn.
Akan-Mashu National Park
Nearby
- Lake Kussharo & Mt. Io ≈ 40 min by car
- Lake Mashu ≈ 55 min by car
- Kaminoko-ike Pond ≈ 55 min by car
- Lake Akan Onsen ≈ 1 h 5 min by car
- Lake Onneto ≈ 1 h 20 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 30 min (27 km) by car from central Bihoro. The roadside station "Gurutto Panorama Bihoro Pass" stands at the pass
Easier with a tour or car - Good to know
- The roadside station is open 9:00-18:00 from late April to October and 9:00-17:00 from November to late April. Parking for 120 cars
- Time needed
- 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info