Based at Lake Akan, the Akan Nature Center supports outdoor activities throughout Akan-Mashu National Park based on its theme of "For tomorrow, play!" From canoe tours to nature walks, various programs are available throughout the year to enjoy the nature of Akan and its surrounding area. Try their menu of rarely-seen tours, such as early morning canoeing, starry sky tour, and hiking in the Maeda Ippoen "Forest of Light".