Akankohan View Point
A Breathtaking View of the Akan Caldera
Located just 2 kilometers from Lake Akan’s onsen (hot spring) town, the Akankohan View Point offers a breathtaking view from 530 meters above sea level. It’s an easy 5-minute drive to the base of the slope within the National Akan Lakeside Ski Area, followed by a short walk to reach the spectacular lookout.
From here, the calm, glassy waters of Lake Akan spread below, with the majestic Mount Oakan rising prominently in the distance. The vast panorama of the Akan Caldera feels like a living painting—pure, crisp air, profound nature, and deep tranquility all around you.
The viewpoint is open from mid-May to October, and the scenery changes beautifully with the seasons. Witness the contrast between the lush green forests of summer and the fiery colors of the autumn leaves reflecting on the lake's surface.
After relaxing in the onsen, we highly recommend a visit at sunset to see the lake and mountains glowing in dramatic warm colors. The Akankohan View Point is an unmissable spot for your Hokkaido adventure—the perfect place to capture the vast and wild spirit of Hokkaido nature.
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General Information
- Postal code
- 〒085-0467
- Address
- 北海道釧路市阿寒町シュリコマベツ4-4
- Telephone Number
- 0154-67-3200（Akan Tourist Association）
- Open
- 7:00-18:00 (9:00-17:00 in May and October)
- Closed
- Open every day during the season
Closed from November to mid-May - Prices
- free
- Car Park
- 300 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 85 minutes from JR Kushiro Station
●By car: About 65 minutes from Kushiro Airport - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
