Description
The hot spring town at Lake Akan is one of Hokkaido's largest Ainu settlements, with around 130 individuals in 40 homes. The town offers the chance to experience Ainu culture and purchase unique folk crafts from multiple establishments. Many visitors rent Ainu attire to wear for souvenir photos.
A two-hour trip from Kushiro Station on the Akan Bus for Akan Kohan, then a 15-minute walk from the last stop
Location Information
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- Address
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4-7-84, Akanchoakankoonsen, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido, 085-0467
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- Nearest Station
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Kushiro Station
・ Nemuro Main Line
・ Hanasaki Line
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- Phone Number
- 0154-67-2727
Our staff may only be able to communicate in Japanese.
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- Hours
- 9:00am - 10:00pm
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- Closed
- Irregular holidays
Open during Golden Week, Bon Festival, and New Year's Holiday
Original source: ©Shobunsha Publications Inc.
Recommended Spots in Area
- Visiting
- Lodgings
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