The Bokke Nature Trail, located in the Akan hot spring resort area, is a vibrant natural area where you can experience the charm of volcanoes, forests, and lakes. This tour will allow you to fully feel the breath of the primeval forest. Take a casual walk through the forest to the spot of a mud volcano (Bokke), which is proof that the land of Akan is alive. Your guide will show you the nature of the season.

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.

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.

Renowned for its strikingly beautiful blue color, Onneto is a small lake found amidst the forests, lakes, and volcanoes of Akan-Mashu National Park. The lake is surrounded in vast pure forests of Japanese Spruce, a species rarely found even in Hokkaido. This slow and steady hike explores the enchanting sights of this primeval forest, such as 300-year-old trees and entire fields of mosses and alpine plants.

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.