Kaminoko-ike Pond
Open by month
Partly closed in January: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Partly closed in February: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Partly closed in March: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Partly closed in April: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in November. No seasonal closure recorded.
Partly closed in December: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-15.
A small forest pond, 220 m around and 5 m deep, fed by about 12,000 tonnes a day of spring water said to come from Lake Mashu. The water stays at about 8°C and is so clear you can see fallen trunks and Dolly Varden trout on the blue bottom.
Akan-Mashu National Park
Nearby
- Lake Kussharo & Mt. Io ≈ 30 min by car
- Lake Mashu ≈ 30 min by car
- Bihoro Pass ≈ 55 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 30 min by car from JR Midori Sta.; the last stretch is a forest road and the car park is unpaved
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Free parking
- Good to know
- The road is not cleared of snow in winter, so cars cannot get in (snow may linger into May). Pit toilet on site
- Time needed
- 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info