Akan-Mashu National Park is renowned for both its forests and volcanoes. Why not experience both on this easy snowshoe tour? Take in the serene beauty of the winter forest to the fullest on snowshoes as you seek mud volcanoes known as “bokke”. Observing the bokke up close is like feeling the very breath of the earth. Along the way, you will discover exciting attractions, such as natural playground slides made of snow
* Suitable for children age 7 to 12.

Sip a morning coffee while watching the sunrise from the very best spot to appreciate the beauty of Lake Akan and Mt Oakan. The crystal-clear air and frozen laketop create a dynamic scene of pristine winter beauty -- the start to a very special day at Lake Akan!

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

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.

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.