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Ura-Mashu

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Ura-Mashu Outer Rim & Kami-no-ko-ike Trail: What to Know Before You Hike

A 43km Hokkaido East Trail section past the Ura-Mashu caldera view and Kami-no-ko-ike pond — season dates, permits, and what the trail says about wildlife.
2026.09.02
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