Akan National Park in eastern Hokkaido encompasses Lake Akan, Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo in a volcanic landscape that dresses spectacularly in autumn. The forested slopes around Lake Akan peak in early October with dense mixed birch and maple reflected in calm lake waters, while the Bokke thermal vents provide steaming foreground interest. The Ainu Kotan cultural village on the lakeshore offers a unique cultural dimension to the foliage visit. Boat tours on Lake Akan allow visitors to view the autumn hills from water level while learning about the endemic marimo moss balls.
- Type
- Venue
- Category
- Autumn Leaves
- Season
- Autumn
- Month
- Early to Late October
- Region
- Hokkaido
- Prefecture
- Hokkaido
- City
- Kushiro
Highlights
- ◆Caldera lake reflections of volcanic slopes in peak autumn colour
- ◆Bokke thermal vents creating atmospheric steam amid foliage
- ◆Ainu Kotan cultural village combining culture and nature
- ◆Lake Akan boat tours for water-level foliage panoramas