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How to get fromLake Akan to Shiretoko National Parkby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Akan to Shiretoko National Park by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lake Akan to Biruwataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Biruwa to Shiretoko-Sharitrain train
    3. Take the bus from 斜里バスターミナル to 道の駅うとろ・シリエトクbus bus 知床線
    4h 23m
    ¥16,965–21,402

  2. Drive 147.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Akan (Station) to Shiretoko Goko Lakes field Housecar car 147.7 km
    2h 11m
    ¥2,561–3,699

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lake Akan to Mashū Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Mashu to Shiretoko-Sharitrain train
    3. Take the bus from 斜里バスターミナル to 知床自然センターbus bus 知床線
    5h 26m
    ¥3,550–4,900

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  • Distance: 142.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Lake Akan, Japan and Shiretoko National Park, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Lake Akan to Shiretoko National Park. However, you can take the taxi to Biruwa, take the train to Shiretoko-Shari, walk to 斜里バスターミナル, take the bus to 道の駅うとろ・シリエトク, walk to ウトロ温泉バスターミナル, take the bus to 知床自然センター, then walk to 知床自然センター. Alternatively, you can drive from Lake Akan (Station) to Shiretoko Goko Lakes field House in around 2h 11m.

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