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Lake Mashu

Akan National Park is located in eastern Hokkaido. The park is well known for its three beautiful lakes: Lake Akan, Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo. Lake Mashu is of particular fame. Although often covered by fog, its waters are some of the clearest in the world.

Akan National Park is composed of two separate parts. The smaller, western portion contains Lake Akan with the lakeside hot spring resort of Akankohan Onsen. The larger, eastern part contains Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo, Iozan (Sulfur Mountain) and centrally located Kawayu Onsen.

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Attractions

Akan National Park

1 Lake Mashu

Picturesque, clear crater lake.
User rating: 83/100 (67 votes)
Visited by: 186 users

2 Iozan

Volcano with sulfurous vents.
User rating: 74/100 (20 votes)
Visited by: 62 users

3 Lake Akan

Beautiful crater lake famous for marimo algae.
User rating: 73/100 (95 votes)
Visited by: 256 users

4 Lake Kussharo

The largest of Akan's crater lakes.
User rating: 72/100 (52 votes)
Visited by: 155 users

5 Kawayu Onsen

Hot spring resort with very acidic water.
User rating: 67/100 (14 votes)
Visited by: 58 users

Nearby Attractions

1 Kushiro Marshlands

Marshlands populated by Japanese cranes.
User rating: 68/100 (67 votes)
Visited by: 199 users

Access and Orientation

Access and Orientation
How to get to and around Akan National Park.

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User Ratings

Ratings for Akan National Park:

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User Rating (by 119 users):	78/100	recommended

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Japanese Links

Akan National Park
Official website by the Environment Ministry.

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