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～Dangerous due to thin ice on the lake ⚠ No entry 🚫～
The magnificent winter season at Lake Akan is officially beginning! We look forward to welcoming you all, but we have a very important request for your safety. The lake has only just started to freeze, and the ice is still extremely thin. STAY OFF THE ICE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STEP ON THE FROZEN SURFACE. It is extremely dangerous and you could fall through. Please stay safe and enjoy the breathtaking winter scenery from a safe distance!
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Do not walk on the ice of Lake Akan.
Lake Akan has begun to freeze over, but the ice remains extremely fragile! Furthermore, though not easily visible to the naked eye, areas where hot springs bubble up from the lake bottom exhibit unusually thin ice. Even when people work on the ice surface, they do so only after ensuring safety precautions are in place. Despite warning signs and ropes blocking access, people occasionally attempt to walk on the ice. Residents of the hot spring town frequently report such incidents…
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~Event Cancellation Due to Fallen Tree at Kamuy Lumina~
Due to the storm on November 1st, trees fell in various places on the Bokke Promenade and parts of the promenade were closed, so Kamuy Lumina will remain cancelled.
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Small eruption on October 25th at Mount Meakan. Volcanic Alert Level 2 remains in effect.
An eruption occurred at the Ponmachineshiri crater of Mount Meakan at approximately 1:17 PM on October 25th. No large volcanic rocks have been reported from this eruption; however, Volcanic activity at Mount Meakan is increasing, and there is a possibility of future eruptions of a similar scale. The Volcanic Alert Level 2 remains in effect. There is a high risk of large volcanic rocks being scattered within a radius of approximately 500 meters from the Ponmachineshiri crater, so please do…
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Lake Akan Forest Night Walk KAMUY LUMINA Closing for the 2025 Season
🦉Lake Akan Forest Night Walk KAMUY LUMINA Closing for the 2025 Season🦌 Lake Akan Forest Night Walk KAMUY LUMINA, which allowed visitors to enjoy the nights of Lake Akan for six months from May to November, closed its doors for the 2025 fiscal year yesterday, November 8th (Saturday). A world of sound and light where majestic nature and storytelling blend together… We hope you will return next season to experience it.
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The Bokke Walking Trail is currently closed until June 22 due to bear sightings.
Due to a bear sighting on the Bokke Walking Trail near Lake Akan, the trail is currently closed, and access is prohibited until June 22. As a result, the ENCHANTED NIGHT WALK AT LAKE AKAN “KAMUY LUMINA” has also been suspended. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Akanko-Kohan Ski Resort will be closed from Thursday, February 6 to Tuesday, February 11 due to the National High School Ski Competition (Inter High).
Akanko-Kohan Ski Resort will be closed from Thursday, February 6 to Tuesday, February 11 due to the National High School Ski Competition (Inter High). Only athletes, officials, and supporters of the competition will be allowed to enter. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to those who had planned to come to the ski resort, and ask for your understanding in this matter.
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Lake Akan Information Center to Install Simultaneous Interpretation Equipment
A simultaneous interpretation machine has been installed at the Lake Akan Tourist Information Center! The machine is available in 13 languages, including English, Chinese, and French, and also allows visitors with limited language skills to enter questions on a tablet device.
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The Bokke Promenade was closed due to bear sightings, but was reopened after an investigation by the Ministry of the Environment.
The Bokke Promenade was closed due to bear sightings, but has since reopened after an investigation by the Ministry of the Environment. However, when entering the trail, – Carry something that makes noise, such as a bell or radio. *This equipment is designed to alert bears to the presence and approach of people and prevent unexpected encounters, but do not rely on it and always be aware of your surroundings. – In bad weather or at dusk, bears and people…
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Volcano Information: Mt. Meakan Volcanic Alert Level Raised to Level 2 (Restrictions on Access to the Crater)
The eruption alert level for Mt. Meakan has been raised from Level 1 (be aware that it is an active volcano) to Level 2 (restrictions around the crater). Within approximately 500m of the Ponmachineshiri crater, be on the lookout for large volcanic rocks that may be scattered in a ballistic trajectory during an eruption. Follow instructions from local authorities and do not enter dangerous areas. Take care on the downwind side, as volcanic ash and small volcanic rocks may be…
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Due to thin ice on Lake Akan, entry onto the ice is prohibited.
At this time, the ice is very thin and it is dangerous to go up on the ice. In addition, hot spring water gushes from the bottom of Lake Akan, so you never know where the ice suddenly become thin. If you fall into the ice, it will be impossible to rescue you immediately, so please do not go up on the ice until “Ice Land Akan” open, when the ice condition is stable and you are able to fish for wakasagi (freshwater…
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Fishing has been permitted in Lake Akan and the Akan River!
Fishing has been permitted in Lake Akan and the Akan River! Please enjoy fishing by following the rules below. ･Approval period Only on the day, from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset May 1st to November 30th ･Aquatic lives Japanese char, Rainbow trout, Kokanee, Cherry trout, Sakhalin Taimen, Carp, crucian carp, smelt, goby, shrimp (However, fishing of Cherry trout is prohibited from May 1st to June 30th) ･Fishing gear and fishing methods Lake Akan: Hand fishing and…
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【Notice】Nusamai Bridge Lighting-up Color Schedule in December
We have updated Nusamai Bridge Lighting -up Color Schedule in December! Holiday season has come, so please enjoy watching Nusmai Bridge colored by Christmas color light🎄 For the detail↓ https://en.kushiro-lakeakan.com/things_to_do/13407/
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Nusamai Bridge Lighting-up Color Schedule in January
We have updated Nusamai Bridge Lighting-up color schedule in January. The bridge is colored with red and orange as a regular version this month. It looks so romantic in chilly weather. Please check the detail below↓ https://en.kushiro-lakeakan.com/things_to_do/13407/
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【Notice】Sarubo and Sarurun Viewpoint will be closed
From the middle of January to the beginning of March 2021, Sarubo Viewpoint and Sarurun Viewpoint will be closed due to the maintenance work. For the detail (Written in Japanese)↓ https://www.kushiro-shitsugen-np.jp/2020/11/13/post-4247/
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