National Parks of Japan
Hokkaido Region
Akan-Mashu National Park

Access/Facilities

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Map

A map showing the locations of national park sightseeing spots is included. Click the link below to view in PDF Format.

Akan-mashu National Park Map [2,180KB]

Access

Access routes are examples. For more information, please inquire with each transportation facility or check their website.

*The time required in each section is a rough indication.

Course 1
Haneda Airport
Airplane (About 105 min.)
Memanbetsu Airport
Taxi (About 3 min.)
Nishimemanbetsu Station
JR Sekihoku Main Line (About 25 min.)
Abashiri Station
JR Senmo Main Line (About 120 min.)
Kawayuonsen Station
Course 2
Haneda Airport
Airplane (About 95 min.)
Kushiro Airport
Akan Bus (About 70 min.)
Akanko Onsen Bus Stop

Area of Accommodation

Kawayu

Akan

Me-akan Onsen (Onneto Onsen)

Facilities

Akankohan Eco-museum Center

photo of Akankohan Eco-museum Center
The Akankohan Eco-museum Center introduces the natural environment in the western area centered around Lake Akan in the Akan-mashu National Park. The volcanic collapse terrain (caldera) centered on Lake Akan, a deep lake and marshes capturing the original landscape, and the wildlife supported by rich environment. Experience the many miracles hidden in the story of Akan's natural environment.
AddressAkanko Onsen 1-1-1, Akan Town, Kushiro City, Hokkaido
Contact0154-67-4100 (Tel)
Open9:00 - 17:00
ClosedTuesdays (if coinciding with a national holiday, the next day), end and beginning of year
Usage FeeFree of charge
Universal Design Correspondence
  • Distribution of Multilingual Pamphlet
  • Communication Assist Display Board

Kawayu Eco-museum Center

photo of Kawayu Eco-museum Center
The Kawayu Eco-museum Center introduces the natural environment of the mashu (Kawayu) area centered on the Kussharo Caldera. Collect information here first when visting mashu (Kawayu).
AddressKawayu Onsen 2-2-6, Teshikaga Town, Kawakami County, Hokkaido
Contact015-483-4100 (Tel)
Open8:00 - 17:00 (April - October)
9:00 - 16:00 (November - March)
ClosedWednesdays (if coinciding with a national holiday, the next day, open daily between the third week of July and August 31), end and beginning of year ( December 29 - January 3)
Usage FeeFree of charge
Universal Design Correspondence
  • Wheelchair Lending Service
  • Distribution of Multilingual Pamphlet
  • Communication Assist Display Board

Wakoto Field House

photo of Wakoto Field House
An eco-museum center introducing the plant and animal life of the Wakoto Peninsula, and providing information on the natural environment.
Collect information here first when visiting the Wakoto Peninsula. Samples of trees and wild birds are also on display.
AddressKussharo-wakoto, Teshikaga Town, Kawakami County, Hokkaido
Contact015-484-2835 (Tel)
Open8:00 - 17:00 (normally)
8:00 - 19:00 (August 11 - 17)
ClosedNovember - mid April
Usage FeeFree of charge

Contact List

Hokkaido Regional Environment Office
3F, Sapporo Joint Government Building No.1, North 8 West 2 Kita Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido Prefecture 060-0808
Tel: 011-299-1950  Fax:011-736-1234
http://hokkaido.env.go.jp/

Kushiro Nature Conservation Office
4F, Kushiro Regional Joint Government Building,
Saiwai Town 10-3, Kushiro City, Hokkaido Prefecture 085-8639
Tel: 0154-32-7500  Fax: 0154-32-7575

Kawayu Ranger Office
Kawayu Onsen 2-2-2, Teshikaga Town, Kawakami County, Hokkaido Prefecture 088-3465
Tel: 015-483-2335  Fax: 015-483-2862

Lake Akan Ranger Office
Akanko Onsen 1-1-1, Akan Town, Kushiro City, Hokkaido Prefecture 085-0467
Tel: 0154-67-2624  Fax: 0154-67-2631

Akan-mashu National Park Website
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Ministry of the Environment Government of Japan (JCN1000012110001)
Hokkaido
Kushiro Nature Conservation Office

4F, Kushiro Regional Joint Government Building, Saiwai Town 10-3, Kushiro City, Hokkaido Prefecture 085-8639, Japan
Tel: 0154-32-7500 Fax: 0154-32-7575 E-mail: NCO-KUSHIRO@env.go.jp Location

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