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.

  • Onneto hiking (winter)

    Price
    1 person16,500 yen (tax included)
    Duration
    Approx.4hours

    In this region, known as the national park of forests, lakes, and volcanoes, lies the stunningly blue, small lake called Onneto. Surrounding the area is one of the rare pure stands of Yezo spruce in the region. As you stroll leisurely through this primordial atmosphere, you'll be surrounded by trees over 300 years old, a carpet of moss, and alpine plants.

  • Onneto Hiking Tour

    Price
    Per Person¥16,500 tax included
    Duration
    Approx.3.5hours

    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.

    This tour will not be offered on Fridays from June to September, but will be a "Onneto-Yunotaki Hike" tour for a limited time only.Please wait for a while until the reservation site goes live (scheduled to go live in mid-May 2022).

  • Mt. Meakan Hiking and Nonaka Onsen Course (6.6 km Round Trip)

    Price
    1 to 2 people¥55,000 tax included
    Duration
    Approx.5.5hours

    This is the most popular hiking course. You can see alpine plants on the way, such as Arenaria merckioides, Potentilla miyabei, and more. Albeit its steep slope, this course is popular because it is the shortest in distance and also the hiking is low-difficulty. An experienced guide well versed in Mt. Meakan will accompany you.
    * Groups of 1 and 2 are the same price.
    * Groups of 3 or more will be charged an additional 11,000 yen tax included per person.

  • Mt. Meakan Trekking: Lake Akan Lakeside – Akan-Fuji – Lake Onneto (Approx. 10 km)

    Price
    1 to 2 people¥77,000 tax included
    Duration
    Approx.8hours

    A lengthwise course for experts. Starting at the trailhead is continuing forest. As you near the 7th stage, Akan-Fuji appears before your eyes. From Akan-Fuji, you aspire to Lake Akan and Mt. Oakan. Depending on the season, you may encounter alpine plants such as the mountain harebell. An experienced guide will accompany you on Mt. Meakan.
    * Groups of 1 and 2 are the same price.
    * Groups of 3 or more will be charged an additional 11,000 yen tax included per person.