The spectacular winter views in Kushiro, Lake Akan and Lake Mashu 3 days Stay in Kushiro / Lake Akan
- # Frost Flower
Highlights
This tour starts from Kushiro, one of Japan's leading port towns, to fully enjoy the highlights of winter! The regular sightseeing buses will take you around efficiently and safely. You can also enjoy the graceful appearance of the red-crowned cranes and the spectacular winter scenery.
Recommended Points of This Tour!
✔︎ The regular sightseeing bus "White Pirika", takes you to all the highlights of East Hokkaido. The tour includes Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo and red-crowned crane viewing spots.
✔︎ You will stay at Lake Akan, where the frozen lake surface is covered with snow in winter. Enjoy a panoramic view of the snow-covered lake from the hotel's top-floor spa! This spa is a mixed bathing facility where men and women wear swimming costumes or bathing suits so all the group members can have a good time together!
✔︎ The port town of Kushiro is also a great place to eat! Enjoy fresh seafood and sushi as you wish. Also, be sure not to miss the "Kushiro sunset", one of the world's three most spectacular sunsets.
Schedule
DAY1
Kushiro Airport or Kushiro Station
Kushiro Prince Hotel
DAY2
Kushiro
Tsurumidai
Lake Kussharo
Lake Mashu 1st Observation Deck (Lake Mashu Kamui Terrace)
New Akan Hotel
DAY3
Akanko Onsen
Kushiro Airport or Kushiro Station
Course Details
DAY1
Kushiro Airport or Kushiro Station
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Kushiro Prince Hotel
In the Port City of Kushiro, be sure to savor the freshest seafood. From the famous "Robata-yaki (Grill)", which originated in Kushiro, to the local specialty "Tsubu-yaki" (grilled whelk), and conveyor belt sushi with the generously-sized fresh sushi toppings, Kushiro offers a wide variety of delicious local cuisine to enjoy.
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釧路
DAY2
釧路
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Departure: Kushiro Prince Hotel 8:38 → Arrival: Akanko 15:15
White Pirika
Tsurumidai
Located on the Northern Side of the Kushiro Wetland, Tsurui Village is a premier Crane-Watching destination. As one of the two major feeding spots for the Red-Crowned Cranes in their homeland, Tsurui Village sees large numbers of these majestic birds flocking here from December to March to search foods.
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Lake Kussharo
Lake Kussharo, the largest caldera lake in Japan and the second largest in the world, is a must-see destination. The bus stops at "Sunayu", a unique spot where hot springs bubble up from the sandy shore right next to the lake, offering a perfect place to enjoy a foot bath. In winter, the area becomes even more magical as many swans gather along the lakeshore.
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Lunch
Lake Mashu 1st Observation Deck (Lake Mashu Kamui Terrace)
Lake Mashu, a Caldera Lake with a maximum depth of 211.4 meters and World-Class Clarity, occasionally freezes over in winter, offering a rare and breathtaking sight. At the adjacent Mashu Lake Kamui Terrace, you can enjoy the stunning views of the lake from the comfort of indoors in the coldest months. The terrace also offers light meals, soft- ice cream, and coffee.
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New Akan Hotel
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阿寒湖温泉
DAY3
阿寒湖温泉
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Lake Akan
Lake Akan is a wonderland of exciting activities in winter. From January to March, when the lake is frozen, you can enjoy unique experiences like ice fishing for smelt and thrilling snowmobile rides. For those who love nature, the "Lake Akan Headwaters Hiking Tour" provides a chance to explore the serene beauty of the snow-covered forest.
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Public bus
Kushiro Airport or Kushiro Station
To Each locations