Akan Ainu Art Week is a timely event at Koropokkuru folk craft shop; No-no-Hana Gallery; Kanayama Building; Lake Akan Bus Center; Marimo-no-Sato sightseeing-boat pier; Mashu-maru s…
PeriodOct 8, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
VenueKoropokkuru folk craft shop; No-no-Hana Gallery; Kanayama Building; Lake Akan Bus Center; Marimo-no-Sato sightseeing-boat pier; Mashu-maru sightseeing boat (artwork viewable only while sailing); Maeda Ippoen Square; Bokke Promenade (art viewing ends at 17:00 for KAMUY LUMINA).
AddressHokkaido Kushiro City Akancho Akankonsen 4-7-19
AdmissionCheck the official page for admission details.
KAMUY LUMINA — Lake Akan Forest Night Walk is a timely event at Lake Akan Onsen Bokke Promenade; meet in front of the Lumina ticket booth at Akan sightseeing boats' Marimo-no-Sato…
PeriodMay 26, 2026 – Nov 3, 2026
VenueLake Akan Onsen Bokke Promenade; meet in front of the Lumina ticket booth at Akan sightseeing boats' Marimo-no-Sato Pier.
AddressHokkaido Kushiro City Akancho Akankonsen 1-5-20
AdmissionCheck the official page for admission details.
A zoo where you can spend time while looking at northern animals and the scenery inside the park. Opening days and hours change depending on the season, so please check the official information on the day.
ClosedClosed: Mondays to Fridays from December to February (open on public holidays), March to late April, early November to November 30th
Public transport●Bus: Approximately 15 minutes from JR Obihiro Station ●Car: Approximately 30 minutes from Obihiro Airport
By carInformation on zoo parking and transportation. Parking Lot Main gate parking lot 80 spaces South gate parking lot 150 spaces Temporary parking lot available (Note) Temporary parking lot cannot be used during winter.
LocationKushiro City, Hokkaido, Kushiro Town, Kushiro District, Tsurui Village, Akan District, Shibecha Town, Kawakami District
Public transport(To Hosooka Observation Deck) ●Walk: Approximately 10 minutes from JR Kushiro Shitsugen Station ●Car: Approximately 60 minutes from Akan IC on the Doto Expressway
By car(To Hosooka Observation Deck) ●Walk: Approximately 10 minutes from JR Kushiro Shitsugen Station ●Car: Approximately 60 minutes from Akan IC on the Doto Expressway
A museum where you can learn about the nature, history, and culture of Tokachi and Obihiro. Please check the information for permanent exhibitions and special exhibitions separately to confirm closing days and viewing co…
Last admissionLast admission: 16:00. Admission: adults 1,500 yen, high-school students 1,000 yen, elementary and junior-high students 750 yen.
ClosedClosed: December 31st and January 1st
Public transportApproximately 10 minutes
ParkingParking Parking is free. There are two parking lots (1st parking lot and 2nd parking lot) on the premises. In addition to parking spaces for 400 passenger cars and 21 bus lanes, there are spaces for the disabled,...
LocationHokkaido Shari District Shari Town Minehama
Public transport●Car: Approximately 15 minutes from JR Shiretoko-Shari Station ●Car: Approximately 90 minutes from Memanbetsu Airport ●Car: Proceed along National Route 334 from Utoro towards Shari and turn left at Minehama.
By carHokkaido Chuo Bus JR Kushiro Station Shari Bus
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Things to Do in Kushiro, Akan & Nemuro, Hokkaido Today: Events, Movies & Places
Article updated: October 24, 2026
Kushiro's wetlands and the lake areas around Mashu and Kussharo suit different routes. Choose a destination that fits where you are starting, and check the day's access and weather information. Leave room to change an outdoor plan rather than promising yourself a particular view or trying to cover the whole region.
Plan your day in Kushiro, Akan & Nemuro
Start from where you are staying or arriving, then compare destinations within a realistic travel range. A shorter outing can leave more time for the place itself. If a ticketed activity is the main plan, confirm the admission time first and arrange other stops around it.
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Use Now, Today or Tomorrow above to compare the current listings. Dates and times follow Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9). Today means the date in Japan, which may differ from the date where you are searching.
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Travel, weather and alternatives
Check the route to the actual venue, including the last part on foot and your return connection. For outdoor activities, compare the forecast with local access notices. For boats or organised experiences, confirm the operator's departure point and arrangements rather than relying on the weather panel alone.
The live listings use the same underlying event, film and place information as WHERDO's Japanese guide. This English article explains how to plan a visit; the linked organiser or venue remains the source for current booking details, changes and official names.
