AKAN
Travel Guide
Akan is a cozy onsen (hot spring) town sitting right next to Lake Akan with great nature around it. Most of the hotels offer natural onsen with beautiful lake views. As Akan has one of the biggest Ainu communities (the indigenous people in Hokkaido), it’s a perfect place to learn about the Ainu culture.
Explore Eastern Hokkaido's beautiful destinations! Visit Kushiro, Akan, and Notsuke Peninsula, with highlights like Lake Mashu and relaxing onsen stays.
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Enjoy Akan in Hokkaido, a cozy hot spring town and fun outdoor activities, without renting a car.
Enjoy Akan in Hokkaido, a cozy hot spring town and fun winter activities on a frozen lake, without renting a car.
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This 2.5 km-around beautiful lake is in the Akan-Mashu National Park. Once you get there, you will be greeted with the amazing colors of the lake and its natural surroundings.
