Marimo exhibition and observation center

Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum

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This nature-observation center is on Churui Island, in the northern section of Lake Akan. You can observe the area's Special Natural Monument, marimo algae, and learn about its habitat. Inside the facility is a massive tank recreating the bottom of Lake Akan, letting you see ball marimo resting quietly in its natural environment. You can sometimes find shockingly large specimens, as well. Outside are spots where you can watch Lake Akan's native Sakhalin taimen salmon and white throated char. Altogether, this is a relaxed atmosphere where you can learn about and enjoy Lake Akan's natural scenery. You can get to the center via sightseeing cruise or high-speed ferry.

Spot details

Marimo exhibition and observation center

Address: Hokkaido Kushiro-shi Akancho Akankonsen 1-5-20 Map
Area: Kushiro / Three Great Lakes Area
Phone: 0154672511
Hours: 6:00-17:00 (depending on the ship's Go through)
Closed: Open everyday in Service Period
Fees: [Admission fee]420yen
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (island)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Nice, but poorly maintained

Reviewed : 2020.01.24

Its a small museum you get to visit if you take the sightseeing cruise in Akan lake. This small museum is nice to see for 10 mins but could be maintained better and felt a bit old to me.
Very interesting experience

Reviewed : 2019.10.04

To be arriving to by boat (general or private). 15 minutes are enough, but very explenatory, even in english. Very special exhibition
Interesting 10 minutes

Reviewed : 2018.10.23

We visited as part of the Lake Cruise, the boat waiting whilst we went in to see these little bright green spherical algae found no where else in the world.