Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga  

On the shores of Lake Akan in Kushiro—this spa hotel sits steps from Lake Akan and a 3‑minute walk to Akanko Ainu Theater Ikoro. Ainu Kotan and the Akankohan Eco Museum Center are minutes away, and Akan National Park is within easy reach.

Rooms are warmly decorated and practical, with air conditioning, refrigerators and LCD televisions. Expect complimentary wireless internet, in-room safes and desks, plus bathrooms stocked with toiletries and bidets or hair dryers depending on room type.

Soak in hot springs or unwind at the full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials. The hotel also features a steam room, sauna and solarium, a fitness center and bike rentals, plus an arcade/game room and easy access to nearby skiing areas—perfect for activity-driven stays.

Facilities include a business center with a computer station, five meeting rooms and a conference hall. Other conveniences: a 24‑hour front desk, multilingual staff, luggage storage, concierge services and self parking; limited airport shuttle and train pick-up available for a surcharge.

Dine on fusion fare at TENGA, choose from two on-site restaurants or grab a coffee at the café. Wind down at the bar/lounge and start mornings with a complimentary buffet breakfast served daily from 7–9 AM.