basic information

Lake Kussharo is a beautiful caldera lake in Akan National Park. With a circumference of 57 kilometers it is the park's largest lake. Various outdoor activities, such as fishing, hiking, kayaking and cycling, can be enjoyed around the lake.

A further attraction are several outdoor hot springs (rotenburo) along the lake's shores, which can be used for free and, unlike most other hot springs in Japan, in swim suits. Note, however, that some of these baths do not look very clean. There is also a sand beach with naturally heated sand and hot ground water.

One of the nicest places in the area is the Wakoto Peninsula with an attractive walking trail through the forest, more free hot spring baths and some sulfurous vents at the tip of the peninsula.

Lakeside hot spring

Fly fishing

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how to get there

The hot spring resort of Kawayu is located just next to Lake Kussharo. The best means of transportation to get around the area are car or bicycle.

How to get to and around Akan National Park

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3rd of 4 most visited sights in Akan National Park.
260th of 422 most visited sights nationwide.