The Lake Akan Observatory State run Lake Akan skiing ground opens to the public during the summer period. The entrance gate opens free of charge as follows: Beginning of June through August, starts 7:00A.M to 6:00 P.M. May and October,starts 9:00a.m to 5:00p.m. The Lake Akan Ecomuseum Center The nature facilities of Akan National Park Marimo(Round Moss)designated as a special natural monument,is on display Open : 9:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M Closed : Tuesdays(In case of National holiday on Tuesday, the next day is closed) Open in July and August: Starts 9:00 A.M to 7:00 P.M (No holidays) Free Charge Bokke Small mud volcano located on the Lake Akan 7〜8 minutes away from the promenade on foot. Lake Alley : Takes 40 minutes to walk around Forest Alley : Takes 60 minutes to walk around Foot Hot Spring Baths and Hand Hot Spring Baths There are 4 foot hot spring baths and 3 hand hot spring baths in Lake Akan (Free Charge) Lake Akan AINU(Native) Kotan (Native Village) AINU ancient dancing, designated as national important intangible cultural asset.AINU culture can be seen at this point. You can see lots of original craft works,produced by various shops. Sight Seeing Cruise Takes 60minutes to cruise the Lake Akan. You can see the natural environment in Akan, also you can go to churui island. This place has a Marimo Observation Center. Other two choices :Speed Boat(You can choose the course) and High Speed ship(Takes 50minutes to cruise). Marimo Observation Center The key position of research .and protection for Marimo on Churui island. You can watch Marimo’s habitat by audio visual on real time. ( Must take a boat to get on this island). Akan Fishing Land You can enjoy real fishing. (You need to buy a fishing license) Rental of fishing gear and a fishing guide is available. (Charged) Akan Nature Center Canoeing and guided walking tours with natural experience available. (Charged) Ice Land Akan Winter activities such as Ice Fishing (smelt fishing), Snow mobile, Buggy-riding available (Charged) Lake Akan Camping Site Toilets, Kitchens, Watersupply, Night time lighting are equipped. Fee: 630yen per adult per night (Including parking fee) Parking lot: 150 units available Capacity: 900 people (This is not auto camping site) Akan Land Tancho no Sato (Akan Land Cranes Habitation) Camping site, Park Golf course and bicycle path are equipped. (40kms away from Lake Akan) The Akan International Crane Center/ GURUSU The key position of Research and Protection for Red Crested Cranes, which are designated as national special natural monument. During the winter time over 100 cranes fly in. (40kms away from Lake Akan)Charged. Hokui 43do Bijutsukan (North Latit 43 Museum) The theme for North Latit 43 , chiefly paintings (40 kms away from Lake Akan) Charged Akan Country Club Located on a hillside along route 240. It has 27 holes.(45 kms away from Lake Akan) Charged Akan Royal Valley Golf Course Near Kushiro airport. It has 6 holes.(46kms away from Lake Akan) Charged Natural History | Sightseeing spot | Climate | Event