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How to get fromShiretoko National Park to Lake Akanby bus, train, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from 知床自然センター to 斜里バスターミナルbus bus 知床線
    2. Take the train from Shiretoko-Shari to Biruwatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Biruwa to Lake Akantaxi taxi
    3h 52m
    ¥16,854–21,110

  2. Drive 147.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shiretoko Goko Lakes field House to Lake Akan (Station)car car 147.7 km
    2h 11m
    ¥2,561–3,698

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 知床自然センター to 斜里バスターミナルbus bus 知床線
    2. Take the train from Shiretoko-Shari to Mashutrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mashū Station to Lake Akanbus bus
    5h 36m
    ¥3,554–4,810

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  • Distance: 142.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Shiretoko National Park to Lake Akan. However, you can walk to 知床自然センター, take the bus to 斜里バスターミナル, walk to Shiretoko-Shari, take the train to Biruwa, then take the taxi to Lake Akan. Alternatively, you can drive from Shiretoko Goko Lakes field House to Lake Akan (Station) in around 2h 11m.

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