Akan-Mashu Riverside Nature Tour: An Off-Road Guided Buggy Tour

Enjoy precious moments with nature in the land of Akan-Mashu. Go on a special adventure through a primeval forest in an EV buggy

Riverside Point, the source of the Kushiro River, used to be closed to the public. Now, participants can take in the beautiful scenery of the Kushiro River headwaters on an exhilarating ATV tour—an experience you can only enjoy here!

The tours are conducted by nature guides who possess in-depth knowledge about Akan-Mashu National Park. Learn about the ecosystem of the Kushiro River headwaters as you travel through an area that was newly opened this year. The tranquil air of this previously unexplored forest will surely help quiet your mind. Perhaps you may even be fortunate enough to see a red-crowned crane or Blakiston's fish owl, both of which are designated National Treasures.

Try your hand at mountain stream fishing to catch Hokkaido delicacies such as white-spotted char and rainbow trout in the nearby Kushiro River. Through staff lectures, you will gain a deeper understanding of the nature and ecological cycles of the Kushiro River. You may even catch a glimpse of other protected species such as Sakhalin taimen and Dolly Varden trout.