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Lake Tōfutsu

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Lake Tōfutsu

濤沸湖

Hokkaido

Lake Tōfutsu is a brackish lake located in the northeastern part of Hokkaido, spanning the cities of Abashiri and Koshimizu. It has an area of approximately 900 hectares and is included in the Abashiri Quasi-National Park.

Why it's hidden

There is no official English site for Lake Tōfutsu.

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Hidden gem
Rating
3.9· 29 reviews

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naturelakewildlifewetlandpark

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