Mt. Hakuto Observatory白湯山展望台
Mt Hakuto lies south of Akanko Onsen, reaching a peak height of 950 m. From spring to autumn, the 2 km long trail, which starts from the Akankohan Ski Area and ends at Mt. Hakuto Observatory, is open to the public. The trail has many attractions on the way to the observatory such as fields of beautiful alpine plants and volvanic mud pools, making the place an ideal spots for day-picnic. The observatory commands a breathtaking view of Lake Akan and Mt. Oakan. On summer and autumn mornings, you might encounter "sea of clouds" from the mountaintop. The return trip takes about 1 hour and a half.
- Address
- Akancho Akankonsen, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido
- Tel
- +81-154-67-3200
- FAX
- Access
- About 85 min. from JR Kushiro station by car
About 65min. from Kushiro Airport by car
20 min.walk from Akanko Onsen
- Prices
- Hours (Season)
- Regular Closures
- The trail is open during summer time.
- Parking
- ◯(Free parking)
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