basic information

Lake Masshu is a beautiful crater lake in Akan National Park and considered Japan's most beautiful lake by many. Loved for its clear and deeply blue water, the lake is also known for the fog, which frequently covers it up.

There are two observation decks from where you can enjoy beautiful views of the lake on clear days. Observation deck number one offers various tourist amenities and an expensive parking lot (410 Yen), while observation deck number three is simpler, smaller and has fewer, free parking spaces.

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how to get there

By car, you can reach Lake Masshu in about one hour from Akankohan and 15 minutes from Kawayu and Lake Kussharo.

Scheduled bus service by Akan Bus to Lake Masshu is rather infrequent. There are only about 2-5 buses per day between Akankohan and Kawayu via Lake Masshu, which usually pause for about 25 minutes at the observation deck number one.

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Users who have been to Akan National Park: 36
Users who have been to Lake Masshu: 18

2nd of 4 most visited sights in Akan National Park.
242nd of 414 most visited sights nationwide.

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