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Lake Akan

A caldera lake formed by a volcanic eruption about 150,000 years ago. Four islands—Oshima, K…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train

The sightseeing train "Norokko-go," which leisurely travels through the Kushiro Wetlands…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Lake Mashu

Known in Ainu language as "Kamuito" (Lake of the Gods), this caldera lake boasts a circu…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Kushiro City Marsh Observatory

Located on a hill overlooking the vast Kushiro Marsh, the Kushiro City Marsh Observatory is a view…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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SL Fuyu-no-Shitsugen Train

Operating only from January to March, the SL Fuyu-no-Shitsugen Train is a steam locomotive that ru…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Lake Kussharo

Lake Kussharo is a beautiful caldera lake with a circumference of 57 km. The name comes from the A…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Mashu Lake First Observatory

One of three observatories on Lake Mashu along Highway 52. It is commonly known as "Omote Mas…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Kushiro Shitsugen National Park

Kushiro Marsh is a national park consisting of Japan's largest marshland, the Kushiro River an…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Kotan no Yu

Along the shores of Lake Kussharo, you will find several open-air hot springs where you can bathe …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Akanko Ainu Kotan

Located in a corner of the Lake Akan hot spring resort area, "Akanko Ainu Kotan" is one …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Tsurui-Ito Tancho Sanctuary

The Tsurui Ito Red-crowned Crane Sanctuary is a vast 10-hectare grassland where up to 300 red-crow…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Kushiro Washo Market

This is the oldest market in Kushiro, established in 1954. It's one of Hokkaido's three ma…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Mt. Io

Mt. Io (Atosanupuri), a once-prosperous active volcano due to sulfur mining, is the source of the …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Hosooka Observatory

Take in the awe-inspiring panorama of the vast Kushiro Wetland from Hoso'oka Observatory&mdash…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Akan Sightseeing Cruise

Boarding the boat from Lake Akan Onsen, you will visit the Marimo Exhibition Center, where you can…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Bokke Walking Trail

Hikers should not miss out on a 1.5-kilometer hiking route around the Akan Lake Eco-Museum Center.…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Kushiro City Tancho Crane Nature Park

The red-crowned crane, designated as a Special Natural Monument of Japan, is not only admired for …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Marimo Exhibition and Observation Center

This is a valuable exhibition facility where you can observe over 150 special natural monument Mar…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Cape Nosappu

Cape Nosappu, located at the easternmost point of Hokkaido, is one of the best spots in Japan to w…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Akan International Crane Center [GRUS]

The Akan International Crane Center is the only facility in Japan specializing in the research and…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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