Relax and chill around lake Akan
#1 Let's chill out at foot bath
Lake Akan is surrounded by beautiful nature which will make you feel releaved.
Next 3 posts will be introducing various spots where you can relax and chill out around lake Akan.
Enjoy these spots before and after Kamuy Lumina.
Let's find footbath around the town of Lake Akan
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Today, we are introducing foot bath spots in the town. There are several foot bath where you can visit by walking from most of the places in town.
Benkei's Footbath
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One is called "Benkei's Footbath", which is located just at the entrance of Bokke nature path by port of lake Akan cruise.
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You can enjoy foot bath with beautiful scenary of lake Akan right in front of you.
You will for sure be relaved physically and mentally.
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▼Access
Benkei’s hotspring
〒085-0467
1-5-10 Akanko Onsen, Akan-cho, Kushiro, Hokkaido
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/bCfkrzmyW948YwcD7
*There is no parking specific for this place. Please use parking in the town.
Ure-Karip
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The other foot bath is called "Ure-Karip", which was built in 2022. In Ainu language "Ure" stands for foot, while "Karip" stands for circle. It is named wishing this foot bath to be a place where people meet and connect with eachother.
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There are roof, free-wifi, and is open until 22:00 everynight. Therefore, it is the best place to take a short break during your daytime walk as well as after enjoying Kamuy Lumina.
One of the best options is to get ice cream at "Bar de Pan (Cafe&Bar)" right across the street and eat it while soaking your feet into foot bath.
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▼Access
Ure Karip
〒085-0467
1-5-10 Akanko Onsen, Akan-cho, Kushiro, Hokkaido
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/5Hob32JQNzzd2pmv9
*There is no parking specific for this place. Please use parking in the town.
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Please enjoy variuous foot bath around the town!
Next post will introduce you a spot where you can see lake Akan and Mt.Oakan right in front. Stay tuned!
Ticket Information
■Where can I buy tickets? How is the opening time?
Tickets are available at the official website, hotels around Lake Akan, "Kamuy Lumina" Ticket Booth, and designated travel agencies.
Fees: Adults (junior high school students and older)
Child (elementary school student)
*Preschool children or below are free of charge.
Official website (Ticket purchase page): https://webket.jp/pc/ticket/index?fc=52386&ac=9000
Starting time changes depending on the sunset time. So be sure to check when planning your trip!
2024 season opening hours:
May 11 (Sat) - August 9 (Fri) 19:30 - 21:00
August 10 (Sat) - August 30 (Fri) 19:00 - 21:00
Asugust 31 (Sat) - September 13 (Friday) 18:30 - 21:30
September 15 (Sun) - September 30 (Mon) 18:00 - 21:30
October 1 (Tue) - November 3 (Sun) 17:30 - 21:00
November 4 (Mon) - November 9 (Sat) 17:30 - 20:30
This special website will provide information not only about "Kamuy Lumina", but also sightseeing information about the town, Lake Akan Onsen, where this event is held. Please check out the latest and seasonal recommendations here.
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AN ENCHANTED NIGHT WALK AT LAKE AKAN
〒085-0467
5-20, Akankoonsen 1-chome, Akancho, Kushiro City, Hokkaido, 085-0467, Japan