Towada volcano, which started its activity about 200,000 years ago, erupted repeatedly and became a caldera, and because of its high altitude, there were no inflowing rivers and a highly transparent Lake Towada was created.
A specialty food of the area is Tokachi Raclette Cheese Moor Wash, one of the few cheeses in the world created using hot spring water. The unique moor spring water aids in fermentation, drawing out the umami of the cheese. A thick drizzle of Tokachi raclette on locally produced vegetables is a sumptuous delight.
