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Bihoro Pass
Welcome to the magnificent view
From the Bihoro Pass Observatory at an altitude of 525m, you can look down on Lake Kussharo, the largest caldera lake in Japan, Mount Iou, which still emits smoke, and in the distance you can see a magnificent panorama of the Shiretoko mountain range and the Daisetsu peaks. Due to its beautiful scenery, Bihoro Pass is touted as the "world's most beautiful view," and is crowded with many tourists every year.
In the early morning, when you look down from a high altitude such as a mountain, you can see a natural phenomenon called a sea of clouds.
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<Conditions for seeing the sea of clouds>
・Season: Spring, Autumn
Time: From dawn to early morning
Weather: High humidity, low temperature, no wind
Location
Bihoro Pass, Furume, Bihoro Town, Abashiri District
Access
■About 30 minutes by car from Bihoro Town (27km)
■To Bihoro Town
・Approximately 10 minutes by car from Memanbetsu Airport (9km)
・About 40 minutes by car from Abashiri (31km)
・About 35 minutes by car from Kitami (27km)
・About 3 hours and 5 minutes by car from Asahikawa (187km)
・Approximately 4 hours and 40 minutes by car from Sapporo (320km)
*The information listed is current as of May 2025.
*The information posted may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.