Akanko Onsen 1 day trip course
Kushiro Shitsugen Wetland and Downtown Tour
Akanko Onsen is surrounded by forest, lake, and volcanic peaks. The spa resort town has a deep connection to traditional Ainu culture. Lake Akan is also habitat of the natural monument of the marimo. There is also the Ainu Kotan village featuring a number of wooden crafts stores and a theatre with performances of traditional Ainu dance. Old growth forest can be accessed in only several minutes on foot from all of the major hotels. The protected natural and cultural treasures you will find here are well worth the trip.
Departure
Akanko Onsen
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Japanese Crane Reserve
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Encounter the special natural monument of tancho cranes throughout the year in a setting as close to nature as possible. Inside you will find exhibits about the tancho crane.
630 504 662*61
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Address
112, Tsuruoka, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido, 084-0926, Japan
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Inquiries
0154-56-2219
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Opening
Summer April 10 to Sports Day 9:00am to 6:00pm
Winter the day after Sports Day to April 9 9:00am to 4:00pm
Closed: December 31 to January 3 -
Foreign Languages
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Guide○ (reservations recommended)
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Wi-Fi
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Rental item
Wheelchairs
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Fee
Admission: adults 470 yen and elementary and junior high school students 110 yen
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Kushiro Shitsugen Wetland Observatory
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View, learn about, and walk around the Kushiro Shitsugen Wetland at this popular hub. The walking path provides access to the Satellite Observatory.
149 548 568*74
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Address
6-11, Hokuto, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido, 084-0922, Japan
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Inquiries
0154-56-2424
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Opening
Summer May 1 to October 31 8:30am to 6:00pm
Winter November 1 to April 30 9:00am to 5:00pm
(Last admission 30 minutes prior to closing)
Closed December 31 to January 3 -
Foreign Languages
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Guide○ (summer only)
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Wi-Fi
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Rental item
Wheelchairs
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Fee
Admission: adults 470 yen, high school students 250 yen and elementary and junior high school students 120 yen
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Washo Market
1Katte-don
Try the Washo Market's own katte-don dish, where you buy a bowl of rice and take it around to different merchants, topping it with your favorite ingredients for a truly one of a kind dish.
149 256 331*44
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Address
13-25, Kuroganecho, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido, 085-0018, Japan
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Inquiries
0154-22-3226
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Opening
Summer April to December 8:00am to 6:00pm open 8:00am to 4:00pm when open on Sundays
Winter January to March 8:00am to 5:00pm
Closed: Sundays
8:00am to 6:00pm when open on Sundays in December -
Foreign Languages
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Guide×
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Wi-Fi
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Rental item
Wheelchairs
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Fee
Wheelchairs
4
Lake Mashu 1st Observatory
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This is a popular spot for viewing the mystical waters of Lake Mashu, which has the second clearest water of any lake in the world. The Rest House plays a video about the lake.
613 781 370*01
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Address
Teshikagagenya, Teshikaga-cho Kawakami-gun, Hokkaido, 088-3222, Japan
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Inquiries
015-482-1530 (Lake Mashu Rest House)
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Opening
Lake Mashu Rest House
8:00am to 6:00pm
Open daily -
Foreign Languages
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GuideNot available (available with reservation; fee required)
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Wi-Fi
○ (around the Rest House only)
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Rental item
Wheelchairs
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Fee
Admission: free
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Sogakudai
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Check out the views of the husband and wife mountains Mt. Okan and Mt. Meakan side by side. The winding road through old growth forest makes for a thrilling drive.
739 447 397*77
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Address
Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido, 085-0000, Japan
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Inquiries
0154-67-3200 (Akan Tourism Association)
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Opening
Open year-round
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Foreign Languages
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Guide×
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Wi-Fi
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Rental item
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Fee
Admission: free
Arrival