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Akan Nature Centre

Offering a variety of activities, from Lake Akan's popular Canadian canoes and large-scale canoes to mountain climbing, nature walks, hot air balloon rides, star gazing, mountain biking and excursions along the lake shore.

Address / 5-3-3, Akanko Onsen, Akan-cho, Kushiro, Hokkaido
Phone / 0154-67-2801 Phone(outside of Japan) / +81-154-67-2801

Open / 9:00 - 18:00 Closed / No holiday all the year round
♦Canadian canoe
Period / May - Oct *Time and the charge change by the course.
Running time;/ 45 minutes - 2 hours and 30 minutes
♦Nature walk（Lake Onnetou,Lake TARO,Lake JIRO）
♦Hot-air balloon experience flight
Web Site >>> http://www.akan.co.jp/

Lake Akan Ecomuseum Centre

The nature facilities of Akan National Park. Marimo(Round Moss)designated as a special natural monument ,is on display.

Address / 1-1-1, Akanko Onsen, Akan-cho, Kushiro, Hokkaido
Phone / 0154-67-4100 Phone(outside of Japan) / +81-154-67-4100

Open / 9:00 - 17:00
Closed / Tuesdays (In case of National holiday on Tuesday, the next day is closed) The end and the beginning of the year
July and August: Starts 9:00 – 19:00 (No holidays)
♦Natural walk ♦Mountain climbing
Web Site >>> http://www8.plala.or.jp/akan-eco/

Akan Fishing Land

You can enjoy real fishing. (You need to buy a fishing license) Rental of fishing gear and a fishing guide is available.

Address / 4-5-10, Akanko Onsen, Akan-cho, Kushiro, Hokkaido
Phone / 0154-67-2057 Phone(outside of Japan) / +81-154-67-2057

Open / 5:00 – 17:00 Sunset / 6:30
You can enjoy real fishing. (You need to buy a fishing license)
Rental of fishing gear and a fishing guide is available.
*Time and fee change by a course.
*Please reserve
Web Site >>> http://www17.plala.or.jp/mystic-lake/

Ice Land Akan

Enjoy winter sports to the fullest, surrounded by the great outdoors during winter in Lake Akan with such activities as snowmobiling, skating, lake smelt ice fishing,and more.

Address / 4-5-10, Akanko Onsen, Akan-cho, Kushiro, Hokkaido
Phone / 0154-67-2057 Phone(outside of Japan) / +81-154-67-2057

Open / 8:00 - 17:30（Jan 1st – Mar 31）
Open evenings / 19:00 - 21:00（In Season :Akan Lake Ice Festival）
♦Snowmobile ♦Banana boat ♦Ice skating ♦Fishing
Equipment for popular lake smelt ice fishing can be rented and fish caught can be eaten as tempura. Snowmobiling is enjoyable for everyone from children to adults, and instructors along for the ride means safe fun for all.
Web Site >>> http://www17.plala.or.jp/mystic-lake/

Marimo Festival

The festival is held to spread the message of Marimo protection.
Ancient Ainu rituals, Ainu traditional dances and parades will be held during this period.

Period / The beginning of Oct
Place / lake side Akan
Inquiries / Akan Tourist Association
Phone / 0154-67-3200
Phone(outside of Japan) / +81-154-67-3200

Web Site(English) >>> Akan Tourist Association
http://www.lake-akan.com/en/index.html

Akan International Crane Centre

The key position of Research and Protection for Red Crested Cranes, which are designated as national special natural monument. During the winter time over 100 cranes fly in. (40kms away from Lake Akan)

Address / 40, 23-Sen, Akan-cho, Kushiro, Hokkaido
Phone / 0154-66-4011 Phone(outside of Japan) / +81-154-66-4011

♦Akan International Crane Centre "GRUS"
Open / 9:00 - 17:00 Closed / No holiday all the year round
♦Observation center
Open / 8:30 - 16:30 (Period : Nov-Jan 8:30 - 16:00)
Closed / No holidays during the open-ing period
Web Site >>> http://www3.ocn.ne.jp/~aicc/

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