Akankonsen

Hot Spring / Hot Spring Bath

This hot spring district situated on the shore of Lake Akan in Akan Mashu National Park is one of Hokkaido's largest and generates an amazing 3,800 liters of hot water every minute. In addition to many hot spring inns and day trip bathhouses, the district is dotted with free hot spring hand- and footbaths, and visitors can relax and enjoy the delights of hot spring waters in a scenic location commanding a view of Lake Akan and Mt. Oakan. The area's alkaline simple springs are colorless and transparent and are notable for their smooth, velvety feel. Gentle on the skin, their waters are a favorite of men and women of all ages.

Spot details

Address: Hokkaido Kushiro-shi Akancho Akankonsen
Area: Kushiro / Three Great Lakes Area
Phone: 0154673200
Water type: simple spring(neutral Hypotonic spring), alkaline spring etc
Temperature of spring: 40-73℃
property: nerve pain, muscle soreness, joint pain, aid recovery from fatigue, sensitivity to cold, frozen shoulders, Bruises, chronic digestive diseases, chronic skin diseases, cuts, burns, Hemorrhoidsetc
Number of source springs: 12
Amount of water flow: 3900l/min
Number of public baths: 1
Number of day trip bathhouses: 8