道東地方を代表する観光地域として1934年以来の長い歴史を持つこの国立公園は、阿寒・摩周・屈斜路の美しいカルデラ湖を中心に、太古の面影を残す原生林や噴煙たなびく活火山、アイヌの伝統文化を受け継ぐコタン、川湯をはじめとする豊富な温泉など、多彩な見どころが点在する。
十勝・釧路・オホーツクの各方面から効率よく訪れることができるので、道東の観光ルートに是非とも組み込みたいところだ。
Picturesque caldera lakes, attractive onsen and lakeside Ainu kotan (villages), Akan-Mashu National Park contains many of Eastern Hokkaido’s classic natural wonders. Akanko Onsen’s lakeside Ainu kotan on the western part of the park is a pleasant base for hiking in the volcanic mountains and mysterious marimo viewing for Churui-to. On the eastern side of the park, the town of Teshikaga is accessible by train from Kushiro and Abashiri.
Destinations
阿寒湖
Lake Akan-ko
屈斜路湖
Lake Kussharo-ko
摩周湖
Lake Mashu-ko
川湯温泉
Kawayu Onsen
Guide Map
Directions
TRAIN: Both Mashu and Kawayu-onsen (two stops apart) in Teshikaga can be reached by the JR Senmo Line. Local trains run from Kushiro (80min) and Abashiri (2hrs).
BUS: Most buses for Akan-ko are operated by Akan Bus. Abashiri Kanko Kotsu (www.abashiri-kk.com) runs a daily bus from Obihiro to Akan-ko.
Buses to Akan-ko:
| DESTINATION | DURATION | FREQUENCY | FARE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa | 5hrs | 2 daily | ¥4800 |
| Kitami | 70min | 2 daily | ¥1800 |
| Kushiro | 1hr 50min | 3-4 daily | ¥2750 |
| Obihiro | 2hrs | 1 daily | ¥2030 |
