Enjoy your drive to the area around lake Akan
#3 Onneto
There are lot more to see and feel in East Hokkaido, where lake Akan is located.
If you choose to stay longer here, please take one more step farther, and you will for sure enjoy variety of nature and culture in this area.
Today, we are introducing model course to Onneto(Ashoro) area.
Locate yourself in the deep nature of eastern Hokkaido and spend a peaceful time.
What can you find in ONNETO?
Onneto is located in Ashoro town which is next to Akanko onsen, and is a quiet place rich in nature, including a lake smaller than the lake Akan and a virgin forest of Yezo spruce.
Near the entrance to Onneto, there is Nonaka Onsen, where people who come to climb mountains or camp can relax.
There are several observatory around Onneto, and depending on the location, the appearance of Mt. Meakandake, Mt.Akanfuji changes.
If you go to the far end, there is a campsite where you can enjoy quiet camping in the woods by the lake.
ONNETO 1 DAY COURSE
We are introducing a 1-day model course expecting to leave from lake Akan.
Akanko onsen---Onneto observatories---Onneto Campsite---Nonaka Onsen---back to the campsite
Enjoy the view of Onneto
Onneto is a small lake with a circumference of about 2.5 kilometers located at the foot of Mt. Meakan.
The lake, which stands quietly in the woods where internet do not reach, has a mysterious beauty that cannot be described in words, and attracts many people.
There are almost no artificial objects, and if you listen closely, you can feel the sounds and signs of nature. The cries of black woodpeckers, which are designated as a national special natural monument, often echo through the forest.
Depending on where you are, the appearance of the lake and mountains changes greatly.
There are parking spaces of different sizes at multiple spots, so you can enjoy it from various angles!
Spend a blissful time at your favorite spot, just gazing at the lake and mountains.
The mirror surface of the lake that can be seen when the wind stops is also a highlight.
The view of lush forests and mountains reflected on the lake will take your breath away.
Also, if you take a walking path, you can see the lake from the foot of the mountain.
The walking path, including the driving route, is about 3.7 kilometers long, and you can enjoy the forest and the lake in just over an hour.
The forest is also a habitat for wildlife, so please enjoy yourself while keeping a safe distance from each other.
Camping by the lake
If you go further along the driving route, you will find the Onneto campsite.
You are free to light a bonfire, cook, or relax by a lakeside forest.
It's one of the best location to enjoy camping at your own pace while entrusting yourself to nature.
The UPI Onneto (Onneto Campsite Rest House), which also manages the campsite and handles reception, is located just by the campsite, and also provides outdoor goods imported from overseas and light meals(coffe/ice cream/etc) as well as shower booth.
You can spend comfortable time at the camsite.
All of the staff members love the outdoors, and they will kindly teach you various things, so if you have any trouble finding camp gear or camping, please feel free to ask.
▼ACCESS
Onneto Campsite
089-3964
In Moashoro National Forest, Ashoro-cho, Ashoro-gun, Hokkaido
Business period: June 1st to October 31st
Fee:
*Reception is open from 10:00 to 17:00
Nonaka Onsen
After setting up your base at the campsite, head to "Nonaka Onsen" to wash away your sweat.
Nonaka Onsen is a hot spring inn where you can enjoy sulfur springs rich in ingredients, blessed by the active volcano Mt. Meakan.
You can feel the strength of the hot spring quality by soaking in the hot tub.
It is also a relaxing moment to take a break while playing with the cats after taking a bath.
▼ACCESS
Yamanoyado Nonaka Onsen
089-3964
159 Moashoro, Ashoro-cho, Ashoro-gun, Hokkaido
TEL: 0156-29-7321
Day trip bathing: 10:00~18:00 (*Open-air bath from 11:00)
Fee: Adults ¥500 Elementary School Students ¥200 Infants ¥100
What did you think?
Just 20 minutes by car from Lake Akan, you can go deeper into nature.
Sometimes, it might be nice to leave yourself to nature and spend some time in a place where you have no access to the Internet!
The appearance of Onneto changes greatly depending on the season, but all of them are full of charm that stimulates your senses. When you visit Lake Akan, be sure to stop by and visit.
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
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