22 Highlights of Akan-Mashu National Park
Akan-Mashu National Park is centered around two calderas formed by volcanic activity: the Akan Caldera and the Mashu Caldera. It is home to numerous attractions, including lakes like Kussharo Lake and Onneto, hot springs such as Kawayu and Lake Akan, and Ainu culture, which is recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The park is also inhabited by diverse wildlife, such as alpine plants like isotsutsuji (white azalea) and animals like Ezo deer, providing opportunities to connect with nature. Akan-Mashu National Park is an excellent destination to enjoy breathtaking scenery and a rich natural environment.
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- Lake Mashu
- A sacred caldera lake known as the “Lake of the Gods,” celebrated for its serene “Mashu Blue” waters oft…
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- Lake Mashu First Observatory
- Experience the awe of a 360-degree star-filled sky at this viewpoint. From the deep silence of night to the vivid blue water, th…
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- Lake Mashu Third Observatory
- Perched at the highest elevation of 670 meters, this observatory offers a luxurious moment to savor the mystical deep blue water…
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- Uramashu Observatory
- A hidden viewpoint with clear skies and a mystical view of Lake Mashu.Uramashu Observatory sits at an elevation of 585 meters, o…
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- Kaminokoike Pond
- Known as “Kaminokoike Pond,” meaning “Child of the Gods,” this small, crystal-clear pond is said to be f…
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- Mt. Io (Atosanupuri)
- Witness the dramatic steam and vibrant sulfur crystals of an active volcano.Mt. Io, also known as Atosanupuri, is an active volc…
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- Kawayu Hot Spring
- A hot spring resort known for its highly acidic water sourced from Mt. Io (Sulphur Mountain), an active volcano in Akan Mashu Na…
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- Kawayu Visitor Center
- A hub to explore the nature and culture of Akan-Mashu National Park.Kawayu Visitor Center introduces the rich nature, wildlife, …
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- Lake Kussharo Sunayu Onsen
- Sunayu, located on the eastern shore of Lake Kussharo, is a unique open-air hot spring experience. Visitors can dig a hole in th…
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- Lake Kussharo
- Discover the majesty of Japan’s largest caldera lake, where natural hot springs meet expansive blue waters. From summer ca…
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- Kotan-no-Yu Hot Spring
- Experience a profound sense of unity with nature at this rustic open-air bath, where the hot spring waters seem to merge seamles…
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- Wakoto Hot Spring
- Located on the Wakoto Peninsula, which juts out from the southern shore of Lake Kussharo, Wakoto Hot Spring offers a truly uniqu…
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- Kussharo Hot Spring
- While enjoying the view of Lake Kussharo, you can relax in a hot spring rich in salt and carbon dioxide gas, which warms your bo…
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- Bihoro Pass
- Bihoro Pass lies along National Route 243 on the border between Teshikaga and Bihoro towns, at an elevation of 525 meters. From …
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- Bokke Walking Trail
- Located on the eastern edge of the Akan Lake hot spring area, the Bokke Walking Trail is one of Hokkaido’s most fascinatin…
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- Lake Akan
- Witness the rare marimo algae and the seasonal beauty of a caldera lake born 150,000 years ago.Formed by a volcanic eruption abo…
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- Marimo Exhibition and Observation Center
- Located on Churui Island in Lake Akan, this is the only facility in Japan where you can observe the rare "marimo" &mda…
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- Lake Akan Hot Spring
- Lake Akan, famous for its marimo algae, is home to Lake Akan Hot Spring—a historic resort with over 100 years of tradition…
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- Lake Akan Ainu Kotan
- Step into Lake Akan Ainu Kotan, Hokkaido’s largest Ainu settlement and home to about 120 residents. This vibrant village i…
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- Akankohan View Point
- Located just 2 kilometers from Lake Akan’s onsen (hot spring) town, the Akankohan View Point offers a breathtaking view fr…
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- Mt. Meakan
- Mt. Meakan is part of a stratovolcanic group consisting of eight volcanoes within the Akan-Mashu National Park. The main peak, P…
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- Lake Onneto
- One of Hokkaido’s three most mystical lakes, where the water reveals ever-changing shades of color throughout the year.Lak…
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View Akan-Mashu National Park on a map
- Lake Mashu
- Lake Mashu First Observatory
- Lake Mashu Third Observatory
- Uramashu Observatory
- Kaminokoike Pond
- Mt. Io (Atosanupuri)
- Kawayu Hot Spring
- Kawayu Visitor Center
- Lake Kussharo Sunayu Onsen
- Lake Kussharo
- Kotan-no-Yu Hot Spring
- Wakoto Hot Spring
- Kussharo Hot Spring
- Bihoro Pass
- Bokke Walking Trail
- Lake Akan
- Marimo Exhibition and Observation Center
- Lake Akan Hot Spring
- Lake Akan Ainu Kotan
- Akankohan View Point
- Mt. Meakan
- Lake Onneto
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