I decided to stay in Lake Akan with a host and glad that I did!
https://www.airbnb.com.sg/rooms/1985385?s=FFITO8Ip
The lady speaks English and provides Japanese breakfast, provides pick up services from JR Kushiro station with extra charges.
I love and enjoy their company, learned a lot about Lake Akan.
Night falls early and the host even tried to explain why he was driving slowly and when we asked questions, they were patient to explain and share with us.
When we reached Lake Akan in the evening, we saw wild deers, fox crossing the road! This was really excitement that I couldn't pen down. With thick snow fall, just playing in the snow was a really a good experience.
They were helpful as they even checked where we could go for crane watching. If I were to follow what I have found in the websites, I might have found none! We saw about 40 cranes and it was informed that at the observation center , there was only 3!!
Our trip will not be so fulfilled with them as a host.
In Lake Akan:
Marimo Exhibition and Observation Center in Lake Akan is a must go to understand the wild animals and nature.
Ainu village can be a good stroll especially sunset, it has winter wonderland ambience.
Jan - Mar, this is a peak season where you can try fish on ice, ice activities.
May-Aug, summer activites and walking around the Lake Akan is a must.
My recommendation is to stay 2-3 nights to walk along the Lake or even drive out to see any wild animals. Then stay 1 night in Kushiro to explore the fish market and Children's museum which is situated near JR Kushiro station.
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