basic information

How to get to and around Akan National Park

By car

A rental car is highly recommended for accessing and exploring Akan National Park, because service by public transportion is very infrequent and inconvenient. By car, Akan National Park can be reached within one to two hours from Bihoro, Kushiro or Abashiri.

By bus

Akan Bus provides infrequent scheduled bus service between Kushiro and Lake Akan (4-5 buses/day) and between Lake Akan, Kawayu and Abashiri via Lake Masshu (2-4 buses/day). In addition, Akan Bus also offers a variety of bus sightseeing tours.

By train

Kawayu near Lake Kussharo inside Akan National Park is a station on the JR Senmo Line between Kushiro and Abashiri. From Kushiro, there are 6-7 trains per day (100 minutes, 1790 Yen). From Abashiri, there are about four trains per day (2 hours, 1600 Yen).

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