Things to do in Winter | Iceland Lake Akan ❄️ Ainu Village & Frozen Lake

Join a winter trip to Lake Akan, home to the seasonal Ice Land Akan festival, where the frozen lake turns into a winter playground.
From icy lake views and snow-covered streets to the cultural charm of Ainu Kotan, this video captures the unique atmosphere of winter in Hokkaido.

Perfect for winter travel lovers and those curious about Japan’s northern festivals.

🌨️ Snowy Hokkaido
🏔️ Lake Akan winter scenery
🛖 Ainu culture & village life

🌊 Lake Akan — Winter Activities
Frozen Lake Experiences
Wakasagi (smelt) ice fishing inside heated tents
Walking on the frozen lake
Snowmobile rides across the ice
Ice skating on natural ice

Scenery & Relaxation
Snow-covered lakeside walks
Night stroll with winter illuminations

❄️ Ice Land Akan (Winter Festival Area)
(Open approx. January–March)

Snow & Ice Adventures
Ice banana boat rides
Snow rafting & tubing
Beginner-friendly snowmobile courses

🛖 Ainu Village (Akan Ainu Kotan) — Winter

Indoor Cultural Experiences
Traditional Ainu dance performances at Ainu Theater Ikor
Learn about Ainu culture, myths, and instruments
Visit museums & cultural exhibition spaces

Shopping & Warm Breaks
Buy handmade Ainu crafts (wood carvings, textiles)
Warm up in local cafés and restaurants
Evening walks with snow-lit streets

🌋 Bokke (Mud Volcano) — Winter Highlight

Unique Winter Nature
Walk the snow-covered boardwalk trail
Watch steam rising dramatically in cold air
See bubbling mud pools surrounded by snow

How to go there:
You need to take a bus from Kushiro station to Akanko Bus Terminal

Video Sections:
0:00 Preview
0:24 Access to Lake Akan
3:14 Akanko Bus Center
3:59 New Akan Hotel
4:17 Akan Tourist Information Center
4:58 Shopping District
7:04 Ainu Kotan
7:31 Eating Ainu Traditional Food
9:36 Exploring Ainu Kotan
10:48 Ainu Life Memorial Museum
11:02 Exploring more of Ainu Kotan
11:36 Cats around the town
11:50 Iceland Akan
12:36 Snowmobile
14:11 Snow Banana Boat
15:14 Ice Skating
15:35 Smelt Fishing
18:00 Wild deer!
18:31 Eating our own catch!
19:01 Night Illumination show
20:24 Stroll in the town at night
21:04 Ainu Village at night
22:05 Ainu Theater Dance and Songs
23:02 Day 2
23:11 Bokke Walking Trail
24:51 Akankohan Visitor Center
25:35 Eating Ramen at Banya
26:19 Exploring the shopping district
27:15 Ponshon Ningyoukan
28:55 Walking around Lake Akan
30:03 Bar de Pan
30:58 Marimo Footbath "Ure Kalip"
31:51 Akanko Bus Center
32:49 Going back to Kushiro

Video camera/tools:
Insta360 Ace Pro
iPhone13pro
Lumafusion

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