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Akan National Park	# 49   of 113 destinations in our travel guide

Lake Masshu Akan National Park is located in eastern Hokkaido. The park is well known for its three beautiful lakes: Lake Akan, Lake Masshu and Lake Kussharo. Lake Masshu 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 Masshu, Lake Kussharo, Iozan (Sulfur Mountain) and centrally located Kawayu Onsen.

Attractions

Akan National Park

1  Lake Masshu Picturesque, clear crater lake. User rating: 89/100 (21 votes) Visited by: 51 users  2  Iozan Volcano with sulfurous vents. User rating: 85/100 (8 votes) Visited by: 20 users  3  Kawayu Onsen Hot spring resort with very acidic water. User rating: insufficient data Visited by: 7 users  4  Lake Akan Beautiful crater lake famous for marimo algae. User rating: 75/100 (34 votes) Visited by: 76 users  5  Lake Kussharo The largest of Akan's crater lakes. User rating: 71/100 (18 votes) Visited by: 46 users

Nearby Attractions

1  Kushiro Marshlands Marshlands populated by Japanese cranes. User rating: 68/100 (22 votes) Visited by: 44 users

Access and Orientation

Access and Orientation How to get to and around Akan National Park. About transportation in Japan

Tours and Packages

World Heritage Shiretoko & Eastern Hokkaido Tour A 4-day package tour that takes visitors to see some of Hokkaido's many natural treasures.

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Japanese Links

Akan National Park Official website by the Environment Ministry.