Discover Lake Mashu, with the most transparent water and maybe spot rare cranes around the beautiful sights of Lake Kussharo. See the iconic marimo moss balls at Lake Akan while exploring eastern Hokkaido on a comfortable bus.
The Pirika tour allows you to visit Lake Mashu, Iouzan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Akan all in one day, making it an easy and enjoyable experience. I wanted to see the marimo at Lake Akan, so I got off the tour and took a sightseeing boat to see the marimo. Since I got off the bus tour, I had to take a local bus back from Lake Akan, but I was able to transfer the tour fee to the local bus fare, so there were no additional charges, and I could return to Kushiro.
If you decide to return from Lake Akan… The Pirika tour allows you to visit Lake Mashu, Iouzan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Akan all in one day, making it an easy and enjoyable experience. I wanted to see the marimo at Lake Akan, so I got off the tour and took a sightseeing boat to see the marimo. Since I got off the bus tour, I had to take a local bus back from Lake Akan, but I was able to transfer the tour fee to the local bus fare, so there were no additional charges, and I could return to Kushiro.
If you decide to return from Lake Akan by local bus, you can also stop by the Kushiro Wetland Observatory and Tsurui Park, so it might be fun to check the local bus schedule as well.
Lake Mashu was beautiful and clear! ピリカ号は摩周湖をはじめ、硫黄山 屈斜路湖 阿寒湖を1日で観光でき、お手軽で楽しい ツアーです。阿寒湖では、まりもを見たかったのでツアーを下車して 遊覧船でまりもを見学しました。バスツアーを下車したので、阿寒湖からの帰り道は 路線バスとなりますがツアー料金を路線バス料金に振替ることができるので追加料金もかからず 釧路に戻れました。 阿寒湖から割り切って路線バスで戻るなら、釧路市湿原展望台や 鶴公園 も寄れるので 路線バスの時間を調べるのも楽しいかもしれません。 摩周湖は晴れていて最高でした！
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Kind guide
Posted Date: 2026/07/12
マルちゃん
I participated in bus tours from Kushiro and Utoro to visit Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Akan, as well as the Shiretoko Five Lakes. The guide was very attentive, and I had a great time.摩周湖、屈斜路湖、阿寒湖を巡るバスツアーと知床五湖を巡るバスツアーにそれぞれ釧路、ウトロから参加しました。丁寧なガイドさんでとても楽しかったです。
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I enjoyed the Kushiro Wetlands.
Posted Date: 2026/07/11
しろくま
The bus boarding location was hard to find, but I had a great time. There were many foreigners, and it was a lively tour. We were able to sightsee efficiently.バス乗車場所が分かりづらいですが、とても楽しめました。外国人が多く、騒がしいツアーでした。効率的に観光できました。
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To efficiently explore the spots on the eastern side of Hokkaido, I recommend...
Posted Date: 2026/07/04
ぽっきー
It's difficult to get around Lake Mashu, Iouzan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Akan without a car. For those traveling in Hokkaido using public transportation, I recommend joining this tour for an efficient experience!
Whether you can see the beautiful Lake Mashu Blue depends on luck. I encountered a foggy Lake Mashu 🥺. While Lake Mashu was completely covered in fog, the other tourist spots were sunny!車がないと周りづらい摩周湖、硫黄山、屈斜路湖、阿寒湖に連れて行ってくれます。 公共交通機関で北海道旅行している人にはこちらのツアー参加が効率良くておすすめです！
The bus tour organized by the bus company was very affordable, and we enjoyed not only the stops led by the veteran guide but also the insights into the history and climate of Kushiro. However, since the tour name included "Kushiro Wetlands," I wished we could have made a stop there instead of just viewing it from the window. Using public transportation to visit the Kushiro Wetlands is inefficient, so I hope there will be seasonal tours focused mainly on the Kushiro Wetlands in the future.バス会社主催のバスツアーのため、ツアー価格が格安で、ベテランガイドさんの立ち寄り箇所はもちろん、釧路の歴史や気候のガイドもあり楽しめました。ただ、ツアー名に釧路湿原が入っているのに車窓だけだったので短時間でも立ち寄ってほしいと思いました。公的交通機関を利用した釧路湿原の観光は効率が悪いので、季節限定の釧路湿原観光メインのツアー等があればと思います。
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It's great to be able to visit various places in one day.
Posted Date: 2026/07/01
ラビアン
Unfortunately, Lake Mashu was shrouded in fog, and we couldn't see the lake at all. However, it was great that we were able to visit various sightseeing spots with an appropriate allocation of time. During our free time at Lake Akan, we each had lunch, but the restaurant we entered was crowded at lunchtime, and it took us an hour to finish eating, leaving us with insufficient time to explore the souvenir shops. The guide provided detailed explanations, which helped us understand the attractions … Unfortunately, Lake Mashu was shrouded in fog, and we couldn't see the lake at all. However, it was great that we were able to visit various sightseeing spots with an appropriate allocation of time. During our free time at Lake Akan, we each had lunch, but the restaurant we entered was crowded at lunchtime, and it took us an hour to finish eating, leaving us with insufficient time to explore the souvenir shops. The guide provided detailed explanations, which helped us understand the attractions well. On the way back, we were dropped off at the airport on time. 摩周湖はあいにく霧で、全く湖は見えませんでしたが、それぞれの観光地で適切な時間配分で色々まわれて良かったです。阿寒湖の自由時間に各自昼食ですが、入った店がお昼時で混んでいて食べ終わるまで1時間かかってしまい、お土産屋さんを回る時間が足りませんでした。ガイドさんの詳しい説明があって、観光地のことがよく分かりました。帰りは時間通りに空港で降ろしてもらえました。
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Kushiro Day Trip Bus Tour
Posted Date: 2026/06/28
敏ちゃん
We departed for Fisherman's on time, but the car was about 80% full, and my wife and I were seated separately. The weather was bad, with rain almost continuously throughout the day, but we were able to enjoy each sightseeing spot without getting bored due to the reasonable amount of time allocated for each visit. However, at the last stop, Lake Akan, we had two hours of free time, and since it was raining, we felt a bit at a loss on how to spend it.時間どうりにフィッシャーマンズを出発、車内は8割方の混雑で私達夫婦は別々の席でした。当日は、ほとんど雨が降り続く悪天候だったのですが、各見学場所では程よい見学時間で飽きることも無く見学できましたが、最後の阿寒湖では2時間の自由時間があり、雨でもあり少し持て余しました。
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The bus guide talks too much.
Posted Date: 2026/05/23
めい
After one hour of departure, the bus guide repeatedly went over the same points and continued to provide redundant information, which was quite frustrating. Moreover, their speaking skills were lacking. They kept saying phrases like "regarding" and "in this form." After leaving Lake Mashu, they endlessly repeated whether it was sunny at Lake Mashu, which was neither interesting nor engaging. I wished they would just explain the key points and let us quietly enjoy the scenery from the window. The… After one hour of departure, the bus guide repeatedly went over the same points and continued to provide redundant information, which was quite frustrating. Moreover, their speaking skills were lacking. They kept saying phrases like "regarding" and "in this form." After leaving Lake Mashu, they endlessly repeated whether it was sunny at Lake Mashu, which was neither interesting nor engaging. I wished they would just explain the key points and let us quietly enjoy the scenery from the window. The course also had no stops at the Kushiro Wetlands, and at Lake Mashu, we were dropped off at the roadside with two hours of free time, but there were very few shops, leaving us with nothing to do. 出発から1時間、バスガイドが何度も注意事項を繰り返したり、重複する案内をし続けてゲンナリした。しかも話が下手。「～に関しましては」「～という形になります」連発。摩周湖から出た後は「摩周湖が晴れていたかどうか」の話を何度も繰り返し延々続けて面白くもなんともない。ポイントだけ解説し、車窓からの風景を静かに楽しませてほしかった。コースも釧路湿原は下車なし、摩周湖では、道路端におろされ、2時間自由時間があったが店も少なくてやることがなくて困った。
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If you want to enjoy a leisurely yet efficient sightseeing experience in Kushiro, 👍🏻
Posted Date: 2026/05/18
ほりちゃん
Traveling alone, it's recommended if you want to see the scenery and go to various places. The guide also shares various interesting tidbits, and above all, you can just gaze out the window or doze off a little. It was enjoyable with zero tension. The cost performance is good, and in the end, I was dropped off at Kushiro Airport. 😊一人旅で、景色も見たいし、あちこち行きたいときにオススメかも。 ガイドさんも色々豆知識的な話もしてくれるし、なにより、ボッーと車窓から外を眺めたり、ちょっとうつらうつらしたり。 緊張感ゼロで楽しめました。 コスパも良いし、最後は釧路空港で降ろしてもらいました😊
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I was healed by the great nature of Kushiro!!
Posted Date: 2026/04/11
なべこ
The weather was favorable, and I was able to see the stunning blue of Lake Mashu. It's a breathtaking view that you can admire forever. I was efficiently taken to must-see spots, which was great in terms of time management. Unfortunately, I couldn't see the Japanese cranes because it was a bit late in the season, so I would like to visit again in winter.天気にも恵まれて、摩周湖ブルーを見ることができました。感動でいつまでも見ていられる絶景です。観るべきスポットに効率よく連れて行ってもらえてタイパがよかったです。時期が遅くて残念ながらタンチョウヅルには会えなかったので、また冬に訪れたいです。
