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Mt. Io, Teshikaga-cho

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Witness the natural spectacle of sulfur vents at Mt. Io, an active volcano releasing sulfuric gases that often cause the surrounding landscape to turn yellow. A short 2.5 km (1.55 mi) scenic walk from the nearby town or from the onsite parking lot brings you right to the steaming vents and the rocky, barren landscape. The parking lot's fee includes access to the Lake Mashu caldera viewpoint. Plan a Teshikaga-cho trip in moments using our itinerary builder.

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By burari-nihon

車で走っていると近付くにつれ硫黄臭が強くなります。「今日宿泊の川湯温泉もここと結びついているんだな」などと考えます。箱根の大涌谷をふと思い出します。そんなに接近したくないなら、周辺道路に待避所のようなビューポイントがあります。（それ以外の路駐は迷惑となりますから厳禁です。） more »

The sulfur smell becomes stronger as it approaches when running by car. I think that the kawayu hot spring of the stay today is related to here, too. It reminds me of Owakudani in Hakone. If you don't want to get too close, there's a viewpoint on the surrounding road, like a waiting area. (Other wise road parking is strictly prohibited because it will be a nuisance.) )

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By 朗岡

最初に駐車場代500円を払うのですが、それ自体が硫黄山の入場券と摩周湖の第1駐車場代も兼ねているので（有効期限2日）、お得感はあると思います。 more »

I pay 500 yen for the parking lot first, but i think that there is a sense of good money because it also serves as the admission ticket of Iwoyama and the first parking fee of Lake Mashu on the expiration date.

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