Tsuruga Akan Yuku no Sato

Nestled along the southern shore of Lake Akan, Hokkaido’s fifth-largest freshwater lake and a renowned tourist destination in eastern Hokkaido, this resort hotel offers an exceptional stay.

Located within Akan-Mashu National Park, the hotel provides stunning lake views that contrast the vibrant blue of the water with the lush greenery of the surrounding forest. Warm seasons offer activities like canoeing and cycling, while the frozen lake in winter is perfect for smelt fishing. By night, the area becomes a stargazing haven with a breathtaking display of the night sky.

Inside the hotel, you'll find a gallery featuring wood-carved artworks, as well as books and artifacts that showcase the traditional crafts and daily life of the Ainu people who lived around Lake Akan. The hotel is adorned with traditional Ainu patterns, immersing guests in a cultural and extraordinary atmosphere.

Guests can choose from lake-view rooms that offer spectacular views of Lake Akan or mountain-side rooms overlooking Akan’s forests, each offering serene seasonal scenery. Options include rooms with open-air baths and those featuring Ainu-inspired designs, ensuring a truly unique experience.

In 2022, the hotel introduced a world-first dome-shaped sauna with double-pane glass on the rooftop of the 8th-floor observation bath. This sauna offers an unparalleled relaxation experience, allowing guests to immerse themselves in nature like never before. Additionally, the observation bath "Ama no Hara" and the open-air bath "Tennyo no Yu" let you soak in the magnificent panorama of Lake Akan and Mount Oakan.