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Notice : Steps Work of Onnenai Wooden Walkway
Please be advised that steps located between Onnenai Parking Area and Onnenai Wooden Walkway is scheduled to work from June 10th to October 20th. You will be able to walk on Onnenai Wooden Walkway and enter Onnenai Visitor Center as usual during the period, but please take the detour. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
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Lake Akan & Akan River Fishing Season Start from May 1st
Fishing season start in Lake Akan & Akan River from May 1st The season ends November 30 in Lake Akan and October 31st in Akan River. Lake Akan & akan River are home to a variety of fish including raibow trouts, Japanese char, and very popular fishing fields and receiving many anglers annuallyb both from inland and foreign countries and considered as one of the most enjoyable places in Japan. The fishing license fees: 1 day 1500 yen/ 12 days…
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”Marimo Cruise ” start regular operation from May 1st
” Marimo Cruise ” start regular operation from May 1st. The 85 minutes boat ride give you an unparalleled opprtunity to see the rare creature named “marimo” or lake moss ball. The boat takes you to the scenic spots around Lake Akan and lastly stops at the Churui Ilet where you can have chance to see marimo up close. The boat leaves at 6:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00. The one that leaves at 6:00 is…
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Kushiro Marsh Obervatory Bordwalk Open!!
Bordwalk located near Kushiro Marsh Observatory is open from April 17th 2019. Please enjoy walking on wooden walkway under spring sunshine!! For more information, please check the brochure below↓ http://en.kushiro-lakeakan.com/kushiroakanwp/wp-content/uploads/c0bbd9e983c01c045d565d96478c1858.pdf
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Cruise Ship Calender2019
These cruise ships will visit Kushiro Port, which celebrates its 120th aniversary this year!! We are looking forward to welcoming you☆ Are you visiting Kushiro by cruise ship? Please check the page below↓ en.kushiro-lakeakan.com/overview/6380/
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Kushiro Street Sports Park Open!!
Kushiro Street Sports Park, located near Quake-Resistant Cruise Ship Terminal, has opened since April 1st.The park has skateboarding and BMX section and basketball coat. Let’s enjoy sports at the expansive space along Kushiro River!! Location: 1, Minamihama-cho,Kushiro City Hokkaido Period: From April 1st to November 30th , 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Akanko Ainu Theater [Ikor]’s brand-new performance ” Lost Kamuy” unveiled March
Akanko Ainu Theater [Ikor]’s brand-new performance ” Lost Kamuy” unveiled March 19 The new play features the theme of ” co-existence of human and wolves” based on the Ainu legend. Ainu is a ethnic group of people who existed in old time. They revere nature and lived in harmony with nature.
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Midwinter Nature & An Exciting Ainu Culture Festival
Midwinter Nature & An Exciting Ainu Culture Festival ～Just this once in AKAN～ Feb. 22 through 24 This is a special program of the Lake Akan Ice Festival. The event is full of attractions including Japan’s celebrated singer, Hitomi Shimatani’s live performance and programs where you can eperience winter nature & Ainu Culture which Akanko Onsen boast to the world. The event includes several hand-on activities such as “Mukkuri” (mouth harp) playing lesson, Ainu food eating, etc. For further information Midwinter…
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Lake Akan Snow Festival Started on Feb. 1st
Lake Akan Snow Festival started on Friday, Feb. 1st at the Lake Akan. The festival takes place every day on the lake until March 3rd. Mini games, ceremonies and fireworks. Fireworks start at 20:10 Snow mobiles and Banana boats are provided at the same venue. During day time, you can enjoy ice fishing, ski, ice skating as well as snow mobiles and banana boats. From March 4th-17th: Fireworks only
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【Notice】Luggage Delivery Service ／ From Kushiro City Central to Lake Akan Area or Kawayu Spa Area
Luggage Delivery Service ／ From Kushiro City Central to Lake Akan Area or Kawayu Spa Area Taking this service,you can enjoy empty-handed sightseeing from Kushiro to Akan / Kawayu Area. contact us:Kushiro Tourism and Convention Association mail@kushiro-kankou.or.jp ［Implementation Period］ From 1st Feb 2019 – To 14th Feb 2019 【1】Request at your hotel front desk until PM5:00 before the departure date. 【2】Leave your luggage at front desk until AM8:30 on the departure date and make the payment. 【3】You can get…
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【Notice】The 3rd Everyone’s Q400 Photo Contest
The 3rd Everyone’s Q400 Photo Contest is held from 21st January to 17th March by ANA Wings. This photo contest has some category. Please apply your photos in this time!! Please check the detail below. http://www.q400photo.com/
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Lake Akan’s Morning Tour gets started!
Lake Akan’s super-popular “Morning Tour” started operation today, on Jan.20th. We walk on the frozen lake in the morning. If you are very lucky, you might see Lake akan’s renowned ” frost flower”. It’ll be your unforgettable memory to see ” diamond dust” with magnificent Mt. Oakan on the background. Guide fees; Adult 2500 yen/ Aged 12 and under 1750 yen. Contact 0154-67-3200
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Winter Tour Bus “White Pirka” starts operation from Jan. 10th.
Winter Tour Bus “White Pirka” will get started this year’s operation from Jan. 10th. It is very convenient for those who don’t have much time or don’t have a car to visit popular tourist spots in eastern Hokkaido effectively. The bus leaves every day from the JR Kushiro Station at 8:30, visiting popular tourist places including one of the 3 major Tancho feeding spots, Tsurumidai(20 min., then Lake Kussharo(20 min.), and Mt.Io(30 min.), have lunch at Michi-no-Eki[Mashu Onsen](lunch is included…
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Ice Land Akan will open on January 11th.
Annual winter event on the Lake Akan, “Ice Land Akan” will open January 11th. The event provides various winter activities on the lake, such as ice fishing, ski, ice skating, snow baggy, banana boat and much more! Please come and enjoy on the powdered & ice cryastal snow!
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A Thousand Year Tancho Story
A special tour bus ” A Thousand Year Tancho( Red-crowned crane) is now being operated. it’s very convenient for those who want to see Tancho in the limited time. For now, special discount coupon( adult 4500 yen/ child aged 12 and under 3100 yen) is being sold. It includes round bus rides from Lake Akan to Akan International Crane Center, lunch, admission fees for the Crane Center & Kushiro Shitsugen Museum. There are 2 couses; Tour A “from & to…
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*about a Tourist Information @ JR Kushiro Sta.*
Tourist Information at JR Kushiro Sta. will be renewed & moved to improve conveniences. Temporary Tourist Information Booth will be established during the construction. New Tourist Information will be open from July 14th. Construction Period :June 10th ~ July 13th. 【Inquiry】 City of Kushiro Industry Promotion Department 0154－31－4549
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♥ Cute Baby Japanese Crane ♥
Baby Japanese Crane is born in April 26th at Kushiro Japanese Crane Reserve! Please visit Kushiro to meet a cute baby Crane! Kushiro Japanese Crane Reserve : http://en.kushiro-lakeakan.com/things_to_do/3778/ *Photo by Kushiro Japanese Crane Reserve
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＼Coming Soon! Kushiro Tulip & Flower Fair／
In the garden of Tulips, cherry blossom & many other flowers,please enjoy fun stage events and live music. This year’s Mermaid Kushiro (Miss Kushiro) will be announced on the stage, too! Date: May 27th & 28th Place: Tsurugadai Koen (Park) Tel: 0154-22-2232 Access: 10 min from Kushiro Sta. by car 10 min from Kushiro Sta. by Bus and walk 10 min (Kushiro Bus ⑫or⑰ get off at Sumiyosi Post Office ￥210 oneway ）
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＼Cherry Blossom Forecasts in Kushiro／
Head out to view Kushiro’s cherry blossoms, the final bloom in all of Japan! This year cherry blossom will bloom around May 14th according to the Japan Meteorological Agency! If you missed “HANAMI” (enjoying seeing cherry blossom) this year in Japan, this is the last chance;) Please visit Kushiro in May! Where to see cherry blossom in Kushiro. ↓ http://en.kushiro-lakeakan.com/overview/8171/
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