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Akan National Park

Hokkaido, Japan

Hokkaido, Japan

212-757-5640 Tourism Information

Akan National Park Web Site

Open Year-Round
No Entry Fee Charged

A lake in Hokkaido.

Akan National Park in the eastern region of Hokkaido is known for its crater lakes formed when the calderas of volcanic Akan, Kussharo and Mashu filled with water.

This park has abundant forests, mountains, lakes and thermal springs. Lake Kussharo, the largest lake, is a popular destination for camping and boating.

Located in the western part of the park, Lake Akan is surrounded by two active volcanoes. It is one of the few places to see the extremely rare, round green weed called marimo. The local government created a Marimo Exhibition and Observation Center in 1996, to promote the environmental and scientific importance of marimo and research the protection and propagation of the species.

There is also a three-day Marimo Festival each October.

In winter, you can ice fish in the park for wakasagi (smelt). You can also skate and cross-country ski.

Bihoro Pass and Lake Mashu offer splendid views.

Kawayu, Teshikaga and the shores of Lake Akan have hot spring resorts that are best visited from early summer to autumn.

There are various types of accommodation available.

Outdoor Activities
Activities Column 1 Activities Column 2 Activities Column 3
Camping not available Freshwater Fishing available Visitor Center not available
Hiking available Saltwater Fishing not available Children's Activities not available
Backpacking not available Guided Tours not available
Rock Climbing not available Scenic Drives not available
Horse Trails not available Big Game Hunting not available Picnicking not available
Wheelchair Trails/Ramps not available Upland Hunting not available Off-Road Vehicles not available
Waterfowl Hunting not available Lodging Nearby available
Restaurants Nearby available
Canoeing not available
Kayaking not available Cross-Country Skiing available
Rafting not available Downhill Skiing not available Bird-Watching available
Beaches not available Snowboarding not available Nature Viewing available
Boat Launch not available Snowshoeing not available Historic Sites not available
Snowmobiling not available
Ice Skating available
Mountain Biking not available Winter Camping not available
Touring not available
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