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At the mouth of Japan’s forth-longest river Teshio-gawa, this town was one of Northern Hokkaido’s major trading posts until the early 20th-century. Today the town is known for its tasty shijimi (basket clams) from the river.
Sightseeing
Teshio-gawa Historical Museum
天塩川歴史資料館
1min walk from Teshio bus stop
Houses in the 1951 former red brick town hall next to Teshio bus stop, this museum tells the history of Teshio-gawa and gives insight into water transport. It is closed from November to April.
Teshio-gawa Riverside Park
天塩川河川公園
5min walk from Teshio bus stop
If the weather is good, the tranquil riverside park along Teshio-gawa occupies a pleasant position looking out over Rishiri-to, especially from late afternoon. Pick up a bento (boxed lunch) from a convenience store.
Teshio Onsen Yubae
てしお温泉夕映
1min walk from Teshio-onsen-Yubae bus stop / 18min walk from Teshio bus stop
Located beside Kagami-numa Kaihin Park (鏡沼海浜公園), this onsen is a good place to watch the sunset into the ocean (open-air bath is open in the warmer months) or a renovated hotel.
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Teshio Onsen Yubae