Akan Mashu
Akan Mashu National Park surrounds the caldera lakes of Lake Akan and Lake Mashu, with sacred waters, peat marshes, and volcanic terrain.
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Geography
| Address | Akan Mashu National Park, Hokkaido, JapanMashu Caldera |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Asia |
| Subregion | Northern Asia |
| Country | Japan |
| State | Hokkaido Prefecture |
| County | Kushiro Subprefecture |
| District | Kushiro |
| City | Kushiro |
| Neighborhood | Akan |
| Postal Code | 088-3351 |
| Timezone | AsiaTokyo |
| Latitude | 43.2244 |
| Longitude | 144.9613 |
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4:58 AM LOCAL TIMEAkan Mashu National Park is a remote and volcanic landscape on eastern Hokkaido famed for pristine caldera lakes — notably Lake Mashu and Lake Akan. The park's star feature is Lake Mashu; often cloaked in sea fog and known for its clarity and steeply sloped crater walls. Nearby, Lake Akan is culturally significant for Ainu traditions and resort towns. Combines peat marshes, forested slopes, and thermal hot springs, offering activities from cruising lakes and viewing sunrise to hiking and cultural体验.
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