Indulge in a picturesque morning at the prime vantage point to admire the captivating beauty of Lake Akan and Mount Oakan while sipping your morning coffee. Enveloped by the crisp air and the dynamic winter landscape painted by the frozen lake, revel in a splendid morning in Akan. Please note that this tour does not focus on observing frost flowers, and we appreciate your understanding in this regard. In most years, frost flowers are rarely visible in March. Additionally, it's not uncommon for temperatures to drop below -20°C, so we recommend dressing warmly when you join us.

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.

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.

This special snowshoe tour is designed to appreciate the many wonders of Lake Akan in winter. In addition to forest walks, this tour crosses the frozen laketop to Kojima Island. Along the way, you will experience the wonders of being surrounded by volcanic activity. Also try fishing for smelt and enjoy a laketop lunch!
■Tour Operated by Akan Adventure Tourism LLC
* To sign up, please inquire by phone.

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.