Enjoy winter at Lake Akan 冬の阿寒湖を楽しむ

Polar excursion

Located east of the island of Hokkaido, Akan National Park is set in a chain of volcanic mountains. At the heart of the park, the astonishing Lake Akan is a pleasure to discover in winter, nestled in a splendid landscape between the Meakan and Oakan mountains.

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Lake Akan under the snow

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Akan lake ice flowers

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Smelt fishing on Lake Akan

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In addition to fishing, other winter-specific activities are offered as part of the "Ice Land Akan" event (from January 1 to March 31). In particular, you can enjoy rides on snowmobiles , but also on the popular towed "bananas", directly on the frozen lake! If you are not a fan of thrills, you can just as well turn to ice skating and cross-country skiing .



To discover : The Asahikawa Winter Festival

The lake and its city also host festivals such as the Akan Lake ice Festival "Fuyu Hanabi" (from March 3 to 10, 2018), which offers night fireworks launches, directly on the lake: an unforgettable moment.

 

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Fireworks over the lake

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Onsen on Lake Akan

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