Experience
A special time spent meeting by the lake and in the forest.
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The Lake Akan activities resonate harmoniously within the caldera, blending nature and humanity.
The charm of Lake Akan goes beyond mere observation. Canoeing through the morning silence, trekking along the lakeside forests, ice fishing for whitebait, and winter scenic tours are just a few of the experiences available. Here, one can witness the great outdoors showcasing different faces with each season, along with the lives of the animals and the activities of people who inhabit this space.
Waiting for travelers involves a series of experiences that harmonize with nature and allow one to sense the rhythm of the seasons through the five senses. The stories that can only be encountered at Lake Akan begin here.
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List of Experiences and Activities
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The reason why Lake Akan can be described as having an exquisite sense of distance between nature and humanity is due to the space without a buffer zone.
Bokke Forest
Green
Winter
Bokke Forest
Green
Winter
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.
- Tour name
- Bokke Forest Guided Walk
- Guide company
- Tsuruga Adventure Base SIRI
- Fees
- 6,600 yen per person (including tax)
*This tour requires a minimum of two participants.
*This tour requires a minimum of two participants.
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Feel the breath of Akanko in the crisp morning.
Morning Cafe Tour
Winter
Morning Cafe Tour
Winter
As the surface of the lake awakens slowly at dawn, a cup of coffee savored in the crisp air marks a special morning. It is a moment wrapped in silence and light, welcoming the most beautiful glow of Lake Akan and Mount Oakan.
- Tour name
- Morning Cafe Tour
- Guide company
- Tsuruga Adventure Base SIRI
- Fees
- 6,600 yen (including tax) per person
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Making the most of winter in Akanko on the frozen lake.
HyoHyotaru tour
Winter
HyoHyotaru tour
Winter
On the frozen Hyotan Marsh and the ice of Lake Akan, engage in running, walking, creating, and feeling. Enjoy a completely private winter experience, surrendering yourself to the nature of the day.
- Tour name
- HyoHyotaru tour
- Guide company
- Guide Shop I. Mosiri
- Fees
- 2 to 5 participants: 12,000 yen (including tax) per person
1 participant: 18,000 yen (including tax)
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Art created by ice and snow, exclusive to the morning.
Akan Lake Ice Art and Ice Trekking
Winter
Akan Lake Ice Art and Ice Trekking
Winter
The natural beauty shaped on the frozen surface of the lake. With each step taken during the trek, one encounters the art created by the ice and experiences the miracles that only Lake Akan reveals in winter.
- Tour name
- Lake Trekking
- Guide company
- Tsuruga Adventure Base SIRI
- Fees
- Per person 35,000 yen (including tax)
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Ice fishing for wakasagi by drilling holes in Lake Akan is, in fact, a lifestyle in the northern country.
Smelt fishing
Winter
Smelt fishing
Winter
Drilling a hole in the ice, we huddle together with family and friends, waiting for small fish. The time spent frying and savoring the freshly caught smelt right there is a reflection of the communal culture nurtured by the winter in northern regions.
- Tour name
- Wakasagi Fishing Tour
- Guide company
- Akan Adventure Tourism Corp.
- Fee
- Per Person (Junior High School Age and Above): ¥15,000
Elementary School Students: ¥10,000
