Experience

The light filtering through the trees illuminates the green leaves, casting gentle patterns along the forest path. With each step, the dappled sunlight shifts, creating a moment that feels as if the forest itself is breathing.

A pristine forest untouched by human hands. The vibrant life unfolding in the silence is truly deserving of the term sanctuary. Just standing there reminds one that they are a part of nature.

From the mountaintop, a landscape unfolds where human settlements coexist with the forests inhabited by animals. This scenery, which continues gently without disrupting each other's worlds, symbolizes the exquisite sense of distance that Lake Akan has preserved over time.

Walking through a forest where steam rises from geothermal sources, one is enveloped by a sense of the natural world merging with the human realm. In this space without a buffer zone, we are embraced by nature and aware that we are permitted by it.

The miracle of volcanic activity encounters the primeval forest, transforming the color of the lake's surface into shades of blue and green, and at times, a mysterious purple. The moments that change expression with each passing second are truly deserving of the name "miracle."

Casting lines into the tranquil lake and listening to the gentle murmur of the river. It is not just about the catch; here lies a luxurious moment that immerses one in the passage of nature's time.

As I gently move the paddle, the lake surface spreads out like a mirror, with the green of the forest and the blue of the sky swaying together. The sound of the water is the only thing that reaches my ears, a moment that can only be experienced at Lake Akan.

As you ascend the mountain path while feeling the breath of the volcano, you can behold the Akanko Caldera, the lake, and the primeval forest all at once. The panoramic view that unfolds below is a reward granted only to those who have climbed.

Listening to the stories of the Ainu people, the wisdom of coexisting with the forest, lakes, and animals resonates deeply within. At any time and in any place, Ainu culture welcomes you.

As I quietly paddle out at the river's beginning, the forest and sky reflect on the water's surface, and time flows slowly by. Together with the clear water of the source, it feels as though my heart is being purified as well.