Bokke Walking Trail

Explore the Geothermal Mud Volcano and Nature of Lake Akan

A nature trail where visitors can observe the geothermal mud volcano known as Bokke, the forests around Lake Akan, and local wildlife.


Located on the eastern side of the Lake Akan Onsen Hot Spring Resort, the Bokke Walking Trail begins behind the Akankohan Visitor Center. The name “Bokke” comes from the Ainu word “Pofuke,” meaning “to boil,” and refers to a mud volcano where mud and volcanic gases rise from underground. Visitors can observe bubbling mud and rising steam, with a sulfur smell noticeable in some areas.


The trail extends for about 1.5 km along the shore of Lake Akan. It passes through a mixed forest of conifers and broadleaf trees, including Yezo spruce, Sakhalin fir, Katsura, and Mongolian oak. The forest is home to wildlife such as Ezo squirrels, Ezo deer, Great Spotted Woodpeckers, and Black Woodpeckers, offering opportunities to observe local birds and plants. The forest and lakeside scenery also change with the seasons, providing different views throughout the year.


From the Akankohan Visitor Center, it takes about 10 minutes on a flat path to reach Bokke. The trail provides an opportunity to observe both the lakeside forest and the geothermal activity of Bokke.

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Nearest airports
New Chitose Airport Sapporo Okadama Airport Hakodate Airport Okushiri Airport Asahikawa Airport Wakkanai Airport Rishiri Airport Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport Memanbetsu Airport Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport Tancho Kushiro Airport Tokachi Obihiro Airport

General Information

Postal code
〒085-0467　
Address
北海道釧路市阿寒町阿寒湖温泉
Telephone Number
0154-67-3200（Akan Tourist Association）
Open
(Inaccessible at night due to lack of lighting)
Directions
●By car: About 60 minutes from Tancho Kushiro Airport
●By car: About 80 minutes from JR Kushiro Station
Website

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