The Forest Akan Tsuruga Resort  

On the shores of Lake Akan in Akankohan (Akan), Kushiro. This family-friendly onsen and ski hotel sits steps from the Akankohan Eco Museum Center and within easy walking distance of Akanko Ainu Theater Ikoro and the Ainu Kotan village.

Ninety individually decorated, air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators, LCD TVs, safes, desks, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Public spaces mix hot-springs calm with modern touches — the property features two spa tubs, hot springs, a sauna, massage rooms, karaoke and a small library.

Stand-out offerings include natural hot springs/onsen, a full spa center with two spa tubs, sauna and massage services, plus complimentary ski shuttle and access to nearby slopes. Guests can rent bicycles, browse the gift shop/newsstand, use tour/ticket assistance and take advantage of free valet parking — soak, sip, ski your way through the day.

24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and concierge services, complimentary Wi‑Fi and newspapers, plus luggage storage and laundry facilities. Train-station pick-up and airport transfers are available for a surcharge; the property is elevator-accessible.

An on-site restaurant and bar/lounge serve meals and drinks, with a snack bar/deli on the premises. Buffet breakfasts are available for a fee, and nearby spots like Pan de Pan and Azusa are within easy walking distance.