TouchScreenTravels logo

TouchScreenTravels

Our Touch, your Travels…

This is a preview of the full content of our Japan’s Best app.

Please consider downloading this app to support small independent publishing and because:

  • All content is designed for mobile devices and works best there.
  • Detailed in-app maps will help you find sites using your device’s GPS.
  • The app works offline (one time upgrade required on Android versions).

The app will also allow you to:

  • Add custom locations to the app map (your hotel…).
  • Create your own list of favourites as you browse.
  • Search the entire contents using a fast and simple text-search tool.
  • Make one-click phone calls (on phones).
iOS App Store Google Play

Akan Mashu NP 阿寒摩周国立公園

Ainu culture, onsen, lakes & hiking

Akanko ainu kotan 阿寒湖アイヌコタン

A highlight of this large national park in eastern Hokkaidō is its Ainu Kotan (village) in the small resort town of Akanko Onsen. The indigenous Ainu culture is making a comeback after nearly disappearing through forced assimilation.

The park boasts three gorgeous lakes - Akan-ko, renowned for its marimo, big green balls of algae; Kussharo-ko, with free outdoor open-air hot spring baths; and Mashu-ko, reputedly one of the clearest lake in the world.

The best hike is up the living volcano, Meakan-dake, one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains, while Kawayu Onsen is an attractive hot springs resort within the park.

Read the full content in the app
iOS App Store Google Play

Hokkaidō 北海道

National & Regional Parks

Hokkaidō In-18-Days

The wilds of northern Japan - for adventurers with a rental car

Text © Craig McLachlan

Image by Hajime NAKANO