[2025 Kushiro Stay] Travel Guide for New Akan Hotel (Updated Jun)

Looking back, I was really lucky to be staying at the New Akan Hotel that day. After eating the hotel’s buffet in the evening, I took a walk outside the hotel and found that there was an event going on. That day, everyone was provided with free sweet sake and miso soup. In the cold weather, a glass of wine warmed us up. It turns out that Lake Akan holds an ice carnival on the frozen surface of Lake Akan from early February to early March every year. It starts with the Ainu performing traditional music, dance and blessing ceremonies, which gave me the opportunity to learn about the indigenous culture of Hokkaido. Then the ice fireworks began. I guess it was because the lake was uncovered and the air was clear, the fireworks were so beautiful. It was really touching to see them blooming right before my eyes. After the carnival, we returned to the New Akan Hotel and went to the public bath, only to find that the rooftop hot spring bath was a mixed bath. Girls could wear the hotel's special bathing robes, while men could wear swimming trunks. The highlight was that this large open-air bath had a view of Lake Akan. Recalling that the ice fireworks that had just been launched should also be clearly visible from here, especially under the starry sky, it was super romantic. The breakfast at the New Akan Hotel is also very good, but it is recommended to come early so that you can choose a better seat, because outside the floor-to-ceiling windows there is a beautiful view of the entire frozen Lake Akan. It is really a blessing to eat a delicious breakfast while enjoying the beautiful scenery. #MarchGoodPlaces2025

#getgoing2025 New Akan Hotel I stayed at this hotel when I traveled alone in Akan. The room was renovated so the room was very clean and everything looked new. The beds were comfortable and I slept well. The spa on the roof top was great. The view of Lake Akan from there is amazing. The temperature is fine, comfortable and nothing to complain about. The buffet breakfast and dinner were delicious and varied!😋 🏖️BAmbiance/Facilities: New Akan Hotel 阿寒湖畔温泉 ニュー阿寒ホテル 📍Address: 2 Chome-8-8 Akancho Akankoonsen, Kushiro, Hokkaido 085-0467 💞Reasons to Recommend: Great lake view, breakfast and dinner buffet ⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ #trip #travel #traveling #Kushiro #hotel

[Summary] - A hot spring hotel on the shores of Lake Akan - Full hot spring facilities, including an outdoor spa on the rooftop! - A great selection of items for the dinner and breakfast buffet! [Explanation] I stayed at the Crystal Hall of the New Akan Hotel, a hot spring hotel on the shores of Lake Akan. Unlike the Shangri-La Hall, the interior is retro, but it has its own charm. The most distinctive feature of this hotel is the rooftop spa. It is open even in the extreme cold of minus double digits, so you can enjoy the silvery world in comfort. [Access] - Address: 2-8-8 Akanko Onsen, Akan-cho, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido 085-0467 - Access: About 1 hour by car or bus from Kushiro Airport #Accommodation #HokkaidoHotel #HokkaidoTrip #HokkaidoTourism #LakeAkan #LakeAkanOnsen

This time we stayed in a three-star hot spring hotel next to Lake Akan. The hotel was average. The room we stayed in was a Japanese-Western style room on the fifth floor that could fit two Japanese single beds. The room was large enough. The overall space of the hotel was not compact and was reasonably configured. The restaurant was located next to the lobby on the first floor. The buffet had a lot of dishes and many choices of food. The quality was average, but it could satisfy guests with all tastes. In addition, the rooftop open-air hot spring pool is also a major selling point! There will be a guide path from the hot spring entrance to the rooftop hot spring pool. You need to change into the yukata provided by the hotel before entering! Lake Akan is just behind the hotel, just a two-minute walk away. You can enjoy lake cruises or ice activities such as ice motorcycles, banana boats, ice fishing, etc. These are all great experiences and are very conveniently located nearby. #NewYear'sDestinations #Hotspring #Hokkaido #JapanTravel