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Akan Kotan
阿寒湖畔Hokkaido
Akan Kotan is a traditional Ainu village located on the shores of Lake Akan, famous for its unique marimo algae balls. Visitors can experience Ainu culture through crafts, performances, and local cuisine, all while surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the lake.
- Best season
- Summer · Autumn
- Summer and early autumn
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 3.9· 3,921 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Admission
- Ainu Kotan village free to enter/walk; Ikor theater Ainu performances ticketed separately (1,500-2,200).
- Website
- akanainu.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
9:00–21:30FreeStored weekly hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
How to get there
From Sapporo Station · ~4h 27m by car
Tags
cultureLake Akannature
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