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Akan National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Akan National Park

The park's attractions are its three sparkling clear mountain lakes, the eponymousLake Akan(阿寒湖Akan-ko) to the west,Lake Mashū(摩周湖Mashū-ko) to the east andLake Kussharo(屈斜路湖Kussharo-ko) between them. The largest settlement nearby isTeshikaga(弟子屈), to the south of Lakes Kussharo and Mashu. Ministry of Environment has anofficial bilingual webpagefor the park. Untouched Hokkaidois a bilingual guide site by local tourism associaitons, mainly focusing on nature.

Top Attractions in Akan National Park

Explore the best things to see and do in Akan National Park:

  • Akan-ko onsen
  • Kaminoko Pond
  • Kawayu onsen
  • Lake Akan
  • Lake Kussharo
  • Lake Mashū
  • Mt. Iō
  • Mt. Meakan

Where to Stay in Akan National Park

  • 🏨Lake Akan Tsuruga Resort Spa Tsuruga Wings
  • 🏨Mashūko Youth Hostel
  • 🏨Nonaka Onsen
  • 🏨Wakoto Peninsula Campground

Akan National Park Travel Guide Sections

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