Kawayu Onsen 1 day trip course
Mystical Waterscapes Tour from Shari to Lake Akan
Teshikaga Town and the Mashu area are visited by countless tourists who come in search of the stunning scenery in Akan National Park, Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo, and Kawayu Onsen fed by the volcanic activity of Mt. Io. There is plenty of activities for even the pickiest nature love, from star-gazing at Lake Mashu, tours in search of cloud sea landscapes, and winter time tours of frozen, snow covered trees.
Departure
Kawayu Onsen
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Lake Onneto
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The lake's surface changes color depending on the season and weather. What color will you see? The color could range from clear blue to emerald green and a dark blue.
783 761 387*46
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Address
Moashoro, Ashoro-cho Ashoro-gun, Hokkaido, 089-3964, Japan
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Inquiries
0156ー25ー6131 (Ashoro Tourism Association)
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Opening
End of April to November
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Foreign Languages
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Wi-Fi
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Fee
Admission: free
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Activities at Lake Akan
1Bokke Trail at Lake Akan
Bokke Trail takes you through old growth forest where you can seen white skunk cabbage in the spring and flowers blooming until autumn, not to mention local wildlife. It takes about 45 minutes to walk to the sightseeing boat pier.
739 342 826*38
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Address
1-1-1, Akancho Akankonsen, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido, 085-0467, Japan
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Inquiries
0154ー67ー3200 (Akan Tourism Association)
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Opening
Open year-round
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Admission: free
2Lake and Marimo Cruise at Lake Akan
Take a tour of Lake Akan aboard a sightseeing boat. Explore the natural beauty and make a stop at Churui Island to visit the Marimo Exhibition and Observation Center.
739 342 730*18
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Address
1-5-20, Akancho Akankonsen, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido, 085-0467, Japan
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Inquiries
0154ー67ー2511
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Opening
May 1 to September 25 6:00am to 5:00pm
September 26 to October 20 6:00am to 4:00pm
October 21 to November 10 6:00am to 3:00pm
November 11 to November 30 9:00am to 3:00pm -
Foreign Languages
Commentary provided aboard in English, Chinese and Korean on the video screens
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Wi-Fi
○ (near the pier only)
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Fee
Tickets: adults 1900 yen and youth 990 yen
3Ainu Kotan
The Ainu Kotan village offers a number of arts and crafts shops, Ainu art, and traditional Ainu dining experiences. Be sure to check out the dance performances at the Lake Akan Ainu Theatre Ikor.
739 341 784*43
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Address
4-7-84, Akancho Akankonsen, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido, 085-0467, Japan
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Inquiries
0154ー67ー2727 (Lake Akan Ainu Theatre Ikor)
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Opening
Open year-round
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Foreign Languages
Announcements about dance performances made in English, Chinese and Korean
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Wi-Fi
○ (parts of the facility only)
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Fee
Admission to Lake Akan Ainu Theatre Ikor: adults 1080 yen and elementary school students 540 yen
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Recommended sightseeing spots
1Local Cuisine Nabekyu
Try the delicious handmade soba and set meals made from local ingredients from the Lake Akan area. The kokanee salmon sushi served only from May to July is a local delicacy only available at Lake Akan.
739 341 679*85
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Address
4-4-1, Akancho Akankonsen, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido, 085-0467, Japan
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Inquiries
0154-67-2607
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Opening
11:00am to 3:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm
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Foreign Languages
Menu contains English and Chinese
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Wakasagi Tempura Set Meal 1080 yen
2Café Elm
The Meat Supa served atop a hot iron plate features a delicious demi glace sauce. Relax and enjoy the casual vintage interior.
739 341 675*37
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Address
4-3-33, Akancho Akankonsen, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido, 085-0467, Japan
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Inquiries
0154-67-2118
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Opening
11:00am to 7:00pm
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Foreign Languages
Menu contains English and Chinese
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Meat Supa 750 yen
3Restaurant Azusa
The restaurant is known for its Marimo Ramen, featuring the rare matsumo seaweed made to look like marimo. The menu also includes popular rice bowl dishes and set meals.
739 342 609*51
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Address
1-6-8, Akancho Akankonsen, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido, 085-0467, Japan
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Inquiries
0154-67-2474
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Opening
11:30am to 9:00pm
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Foreign Languages
Menu contains English and Chinese
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Wi-Fi
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Fee
Marimo Ramen 800 yen
Arrival