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.

Strap on your snowshoes and embark through the forest towards a silvery snow-covered plateau, where you will find unparalleled views of Penketo and Panketo, two of Akan’s most mystery-shrouded lakes. And of course, you should expect memorable encounters with wildlife and amazing mountainscapes along the way.

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.

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.

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.