Opening of "Mt. Iwo MOKMOK Base" in Akan Mashu National Park|A new base for sightseeing in Mt. Iwo
On Tuesday, September 12, 2023, the tourist facility "Mt. Iwo MOKMOK Base" will open at the foot of Mt. Iwo, a tourist destination in Higashi Hokkaido. It is operated by the Teshigana Town Promotion Corporation.
This tourist complex is located in the Akan Mashu National Park in eastern Hokkaido, at the foot of Mt. Sulphur, where smoke billows from more than 1,000 fumaroles on the mountainside. This time, the souvenir shop Iwoyama Rest House will be renovated as "Iwoyama MOKMOK Base" and will be reborn as a base for sightseeing in Iwoyama that provides scenery, food, and learning experiences.
The "MOKMOK Terrace" and "MOKMOK Theater" in the facility are equipped with large glass windows with theater screen specifications that allow you to view the fumaroles of Mt. Sulphur from the rest and exchange spaces, reclining sofas, and a common space. The "Iwoyama Museum" exhibits content where you can learn about Mt. Iwo. In addition, the "MOKMOK Marche & Cafe" sells special products and original sweets, and the purchased sweets can be eaten on the MOKMOK Terrace. There will also be a light-up event at night.
Business hours are 8:30~17:00 all year round (irregular holidays).
Mt. Sulphur, also known as Atosanupuri (Naked Mountain in the Ainu language), is known as the source of Kawayu Onsen, a famous hot spring in Akan Mashu National Park. From the early Meiji era to the Showa 30s, it was used as a mine to mine sulfur.
