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.

  • Bokke (mud volcano) Forest Walk

    Price
    Per Person¥5,500 tax included ※Minimum of 2 people is required.
    Duration
    Approx.1.5hours

    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.

  • Morning cafe tour

    Price
    1 adult¥5,500 tax included
    Duration
    Approx.1.5hours

    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.

  • 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¥11,000tax 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 Recommended for those who exercise on a daily basis.