Bokke Walking Trail
Feel the Power of “Fire” and “Water” at Akan Lake
Located on the eastern edge of the Akan Lake hot spring area, the Bokke Walking Trail is one of Hokkaido’s most fascinating natural attractions. Starting behind the Akan Lake Eco-Museum Center, this peaceful path stretches toward the lakeshore and leads to the “Bokke,” a bubbling mud volcano where hot mud and steam rise from underground. The name Bokke comes from the Ainu word meaning “to boil,” perfectly expressing this geothermal wonder.
Just a 15-minute walk from the entrance, visitors can experience the mysterious contrast between the calm surface of Akan Lake and the energy of the earth beneath. The area symbolizes the harmony of two elements — “fire” from the Bokke and “water” from the lake — creating a spiritual and powerful landscape.
Each season offers new beauty: white skunk cabbages bloom in spring, while the forest becomes lush and green in summer. The main route is 1.2 km, with additional trails such as the 1.5 km “Lakeside Path” and the 1.2 km “Forest Path.”
Easily accessible from the Akan Lake hot spring town, the Bokke Walking Trail is a must-see destination for Hokkaido travel, where visitors can connect with nature’s living energy.
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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 80 minutes from JR Kushiro Station
●By car: About 60 minutes from Kushiro Airport
●By car: About 70 minutes from Doto Expwy Ashoro IC - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
