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Lake Onneto

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Lake Onneto

オンネトー

Hokkaido

A small dammed lake in Akan-Mashu National Park nicknamed 'Goshikinuma' (five-colored lake) for how its surface shifts between blue, emerald, and near-black depending on light and season; framed by Mount Meakan and Mount Onnetō.

Why it's hidden

No public transit at all reaches it; genuinely off the package-tour circuit despite being inside a national park.

Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.5· 454 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free, no gate. There may be a small parking fee at the campground area.

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

Car essential most of the year — ~50km/~1hr drive from Ashoro via Route 241 and prefectural roads, or a limited seasonal tour bus from Akan Onsen in peak months.

Tags

lakehistoryhidden gem

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