The Kushiro and Akan region is located east of Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan. Home to Kushiro-Shitsugen and Akan-Mashu National Parks, this region is blessed with rich nature and valuable flora and fauna, including the iconic red-crowned crane and marimo spherical algae from Lake Akan.
The Lake Akan region also allows you to approach the culture of Ainu, inherited from indigenous people in Japan who inherit their own lifestyle and culture.
The rich nature, valuable indigenous culture give all its value to this region while you can also stay near urban areas.