Akan Tips
Make your stay at Lake Akan more
comfortable, and more meaningful.
introduction
Ideas to make your journey at Lake Akan even more enriching.
Make your stay at Lake Akan more comfortable and more meaningful.
We have gathered spots you may want to stop by between experiences, along with useful information to know before you go.
-
A lake cruise to discover the marimo and nature of Lake Akan.
Akan Sightseeing Cruise
Akan Sightseeing Cruise
A cruise experience around Lake Akan from the water, where you can encounter the scenery of Churui Island, home to the famous marimo algae, and landscapes surrounded by primeval forest. Amid the calm lake surface and the vast open sky, you can take in the nature and history of Lake Akan at a leisurely pace.
- Address
- 1-chome Akanko Onsen, Akan-cho, Kushiro, Hokkaido
- Hours
- Varies by season and operating schedule
- Closed Days
- Irregular holidays (service may be suspended due to weather and lake conditions)
-
A free-spirited cycling experience around the lakeside, feeling the breeze as you ride.
Akan Sightseeing Cruise
Akan Sightseeing Cruise
A cycling experience that lets you explore the Akan Lake hot spring town and the lakeshore at your own pace while feeling the breeze off the water. As you ride, you can discover views and small details that might go unnoticed on foot, and enjoy moments where nature and everyday life intersect.
- Address
- 1-chome Akanko Onsen, Akan-cho, Kushiro, Hokkaido
- Hours
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (approx.)
- Closed Days
- Irregular holidays
-
A village experience where you can encounter the living traditions and daily life of Ainu culture.
Akanko Ainu Kotan
Akanko Ainu Kotan
A lakeside Ainu cultural village where you can experience traditions that are still being passed down today through handicrafts, food culture, dance, and storytelling. More than just a sightseeing spot, it is a place where you can spend quiet time engaging with the culture in a meaningful way.
- Address
- 4-chome Akanko Onsen, Akan-cho, Kushiro, Hokkaido
- Hours
- Varies by store or facility
- Closed Days
- Varies by store
-
A magical nighttime experience walking through the forest, guided by light and sound.
Akan Lake Forest Night Walk “KAMUY LUMINA”
Akan Lake Forest Night Walk “KAMUY LUMINA”
A night walk through the forest guided by light and sound. The experience unfolds through stories inspired by Ainu mythology, allowing you to encounter a different side of the forest from what you see during the day. It is a special moment where silence and fantasy come together.
- Address
- Akanko Onsen, Akan-cho, Kushiro, Hokkaido
- Hours
- After sunset (varies by season)
- Closed Days
- Irregular holidays (seasonal operation)
-
A comfortable shuttle bus journey that takes you safely from the city to nature.
Tsuruga Travel Service
Tsuruga Travel Service
A reservation-only shuttle bus connecting the Sapporo and New Chitose areas with Lake Akan. With no transfers required, you can travel to eastern Hokkaido with ease and peace of mind, while enjoying the gradual transition from city to nature through the scenery outside the window.
