New Akan Hotel  

On the shores of Lake Akan in Kushiro, this lakeside hotel sits a short walk from Ainu Kotan, the Akankohan Eco Museum Center and the Akanko Ainu Theater. It’s a great base for exploring Akan National Park and nearby observatories.

Choose from 370 air-conditioned rooms, including Japanese-style tatami rooms with futon or Western rooms with beds. Rooms come with flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, private bathrooms and complimentary Wi‑Fi. Expect warm, relaxed décor and some rooms with lake views.

Soak in hot springs and a rooftop hot-spring bath, or unwind in the open-air baths, sauna and spa tub. There’s an indoor and outdoor pool, arcade/game room, karaoke, massage room, shops and a gift shop. Family-friendly playrooms and free self-parking make stays easy — and you can wake up to lake-breeze mornings.

24-hour front desk with multilingual staff, luggage storage and a train-station drop-off service. Complimentary Wi‑Fi/high-speed internet keeps you connected.

Two on-site restaurants and a bar serve local Hokkaido flavors made from seasonal ingredients. Buffet breakfast is available daily (fee applies), and dinners highlight regional cuisine for a true taste of the area.