Akankohan Viewpoint
A Sky-High Panorama of Lake Akan’s Majestic Wilderness
Perched at about 530 meters and just 2 kilometers from the Lake Akan hot spring town, Akankohan Viewpoint offers a breathtaking vantage point to experience Hokkaido’s untamed nature.
Situated within the Akankohan Ski Area, this viewpoint becomes an expansive open-air gallery during the green season. As you ascend the slope, the horizon opens to reveal the serene waters of Lake Akan below and the striking silhouette of Mt. Oakan ahead. Surrounded by deep forest, the vast Akan Caldera—shaped by ancient volcanic activity—unfolds in a scene of powerful natural beauty.
Reclining seats invite you to relax and feel the crisp mountain air. From mid-May through October, the landscape shifts from fresh summer greens to vivid autumn colors. In winter, it transforms into a quiet world of pure white snow. Whether admiring the sweeping views or simply pausing in stillness, this is a place to reconnect with nature and experience Hokkaido at its most elemental.
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- Nearest airports
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 65 minutes from Kushiro Airport
●By car: About 85 minutes from JR Kushiro Station - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
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