Lake Busse, located in the south of Sakhalin, is a true gastronomic treasure trove for connoisseurs of fresh seafood. The lake is a small lagoon separated from the sea by a narrow strip of land. The lake's salty water is home to a variety of marine life – oysters, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, scallops, and mussels.

At low tide, oyster beds—small "islands" covered with numerous irregularly shaped shells—are exposed on the lake shore. At such times, the shellfish are very easy to reach—the water is rarely deeper than ankle level, allowing you to wade along the exposed bottom and collect the delicacies by hand.

Lake Busse is a popular excursion destination. On a gastronomic tour, you can catch giant oysters yourself, cook them on the spot over a fire, or enjoy them with cheeses, drizzled with lemon juice, and washed down with white wine.

A visit to Lake Busse is more than just a seafood tasting; it's a true adventure that will allow you to immerse yourself in the world of Sakhalin's natural beauty and savor its bountiful bounty. If you love shellfish and are looking for new culinary experiences, then Lake Busse should definitely be on your list of places to visit.

Other facilities

Food YuS
Each room at the aparthotel is equipped with a kitchen where you can cook your favorite dishes. Guests can also enjoy the restaurant serving Far Eastern cuisine BORA and order an early breakfast at the reception.
Sea treasures and Sakhalin cuisine
During your trip to Sakhalin, you'll encounter the amazing inhabitants of the deep sea and sample Sakhalin cuisine, which has absorbed the culinary traditions of various peoples.
Travel to neighboring regions and countries YuS
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is an ideal starting point for travel throughout the Far East. You can visit the Kuril Islands, Kamchatka, and neighboring countries such as China, Japan, and Korea.