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Toma to Akan-Mashu National Park

Updated: March 22, 2024 12:34 PM
Akan-Mashu National Park

Toma+to+Akan-Mashu National Park - Language, Currency, Distance, How to Reach, Expenses, Best time to go, What to Eat, Where to Go, FAQ

Toma+to+Akan-Mashu National Park is a national park in Hokkaido, Japan. It is the largest national park in Japan, and is home to a variety of natural features, including volcanoes, lakes, and forests. The park is also home to a number of Ainu people, who have lived in the area for centuries.

Language

The official language of Japan is Japanese. However, Ainu is also spoken in the park by the Ainu people.

Currency

The official currency of Japan is the Japanese yen (JPY).

Distance

The park is located about 100 kilometers (62 miles) east of Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido. It takes about 2 hours to drive from Sapporo to the park.

How to Reach

There are a number of ways to reach the park. You can drive, take a train, or take a bus. If you are driving, you can take the Hokkaido Expressway to the park. If you are taking a train, you can take the JR Hokkaido Line to Kushiro Station, and then take a bus to the park. If you are taking a bus, you can take a bus from Sapporo to the park.

Expenses

The cost of visiting the park will vary depending on how you travel and what you do. However, you can expect to spend about 10,000 yen (about $100) per day on average.

Best time to go

The best time to visit the park is during the summer months, from June to August. However, the park is also beautiful in the fall, when the leaves change color. The park is closed during the winter months, from December to March.

What to Eat

There are a number of restaurants in the park, where you can enjoy a variety of Japanese cuisine. You can also find a number of snacks and drinks for sale at the park's visitor center.

Where to Go

There are a number of places to visit in the park, including:

  • Lake Akan
  • Mount Akan
  • Mashu Lake
  • Kawayu Onsen
  • Ainu Kotan

FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions about the park:

  1. Is the park open all year round?
  2. No, the park is closed during the winter months, from December to March.
  3. How much does it cost to enter the park?
  4. There is no entrance fee to the park.
  5. What are the best ways to get around the park?
  6. You can get around the park by car, bus, or on foot.
  7. Where can I find more information about the park?
  8. You can find more information about the park on the park's website.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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