List of Activities in Lake Akan, Hokkaido

In Ainu language, "SIRI" means "the earth." In the vicinity of Lake Akan, you can enjoy a variety of activities that bring you close to nature.

  • Nordic-Walk

    Price
    Per Person¥5,500 tax included
    Duration
    Approx.1.5hours

    The exercise efficiency of Nordic walking is thought to be over 1.5 times that of normal walking. Take two poles and enjoy a walk through nature at Lake Akan! An instructor will guide you through the Bokke mud volcano or a ski slope.

  • Invitation to the Mystical Forest( Hikari no Mori )PREMIUM TOUR -Winter-

    Price
    1 person¥13,200 tax included
    Duration
    Approx.2.5hours

    Head into mysterious forests managed by the Maeda Ippoen Foundation! Answers to the mystery of Akan’s forests can be found here, in “Hikari no Mori” (The Forest of Light), commonly known as “Fushigi no Mori” (Mystical Forest). Explore an entirely new side of Akan, surrounded in forests, lakes, and volcanoes.

  • North Lake Forest Adventure PREMIUM TOUR -Winter-

    Price
    1 to 2 people¥33,000 tax included
    Duration
    Approx.3.5hours

    Only 10 people a day can take this enchanting tour with a certified guide. The hike follows a chalk stream (gentle river) as it passes through liverwort-rich primeval forest. Encounters with flora and fauna, including massive Mongolian oaks, are truly moving.
    * Groups of 1 and 2 are the same price.
    * For 3rd and further persons+¥11,000 tax included per person
    * Winter Lunch Plan Per Person+¥3,300 tax included.

  • Trek to an enigmatic lake shrouded in mystery

    Price
    Per Person¥11,000 tax included
    Duration
    Approx.2.5hours

    A tour through this wonderful and mystical lake born from ancient volcanic activity. You will be guided deep into the serene forests - to places many people will normally never have a chance to visit.

  • Invitation to the Mystical Forest( Hikari no Mori )PREMIUM TOUR

    Price
    Per Person¥13,200 tax included
    Duration
    Approx.2.5hours

    This premium forest walk is only allowed in company of a certified guide. Come to appreciate the forest conservation efforts of the Maeda Ippoen Foundation as you enjoy the wonders of the forest and its plants and animals. Highlights include the roots of Lake Akan Onsen and massive Japanese Judas trees.