Lake Akan

A lake inside Akan Mashu National Park which is the fifth largest freshwater lake in Hokkaido. The lake is famous as being a habitat for kokanee salmon and marimo, a variety of algae which can grow in round balls and which is designated a Special Natural Monument. In most years, Mt. Oakan on the shore of the lake starts turning red and gold around September, with the peak time for enjoying the fall colors of the area's Japanese mountain maples, Japanese rowans, and Japanese maples being from late September to early October.

Spot details

Address: Hokkaido Kushiroshi Akanchouakankonsen Map
Area: Kushiro / Three Great Lakes Area
Phone: 0154673200
Autumn foliage forecast: Early Oct.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Closed: Not available
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available
About10spaces
Night viewing: Not available
Public toilets: Not available
Variety: Japanese mountain maple, downy Japanese maple, painted maple, Japanese rowan, katsuraetc
Note: Tel:0154-67-3200 (NPO Akan Tourism Association Town Development Promotion Organization)