Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Akan, KushiroRecommended Itineraries

  • 阿寒湖

    Lake Akan is home to marimo, a Special Natural Monument in Japan. Not only is it known for its beautiful lakeside views, but it is also famous for being an area where you can experience Ainu culture and nature rooted in this land. There are four islands on Lake Akan: Ojima, Kojima, Yaitai Island, and Churui Island. If you want to learn more about marimo, you can visit the Marimo Exhibition and Observation Center on Churui Island by steamship.

  • 旭川動物園

    Asahiyama Zoo is a popular zoo located in the northernmost part of Japan. It is known for its naturalistic animal exhibits, which allow visitors to see animals in their natural habitat. The zoo is home to a variety of animals, including seals brimming with playful energy, penguins that slice through the water like the open sky, and imposing polar bears that visitors can view up close. It is visited by many from both Japan and abroad.

  • 層雲峡温泉

    Sounkyo is one of the most popular hot spring resorts in Hokkaido. People use it as a base to visit nearby attractions due to its location in central Hokkaido. Travelers come here to relax their body and soul in the vast mountain valleys and hot springs.

旭川・層雲峡⇒阿寒・釧路コース

Recommended access

*The prices shown on the reservation screen is the lowest price for the shortest route.

    Day 1
  • Airport
    Arrive at Asahikawa Airport
  • Bus
    Asahikawa Airport (9:50) → Asahikawa sta. (10:25)

    750 JPY

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  • Bus
    Asahikawa sta. (10:40) → Asahiyama Zoo (11:22)

    500 JPY

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  • Sightseeing
    Sightseeing at Asahiyama Zoo
  • Bus
    Asahiyama Zoo (14:40) → Asahikawa sta. (15:23)

    500 JPY

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  • Bus
    Asahikawa sta. (15:45) → Sounkyo Onsen (17:40)

    2,140 JPY

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  • Accomodation
    Stay overnight in Sounkyo Onsen
  • Day 2
  • Bus
    Sounkyo (9:32) → Lake Akan (13:03)

    4,000 JPY

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  • Sightseeing
    Sightseeing around Lake Akan
  • Accomodation
    Stay overnight around Lake Akan
  • Day 3
  • Bus
    Lake Akan (10:20) → Kushiro sta. (12:20)

    2,750 JPY

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  • Sightseeing
    Sightseeing in Kushiro
  • Bus
    Kushiro sta. (10:20) → Kushiro Airport (12:20)

    2,190 JPY

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