There are 3 ways to get from Shiretoko-Shari to Lake Akan by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Shiretoko-Shari to Biruwatrain Senmo Line / ...
- Take the taxi from Biruwa to Lake Akantaxi
1h 52m¥16,092–19,427Drive 98.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Shiretoko-Shari to Lake Akan (Station)car 98.8 km
1h 29m¥1,702–2,458Train, bus
- Take the train from Shiretoko-Shari to Mashutrain Senmo Line / ...
- Take the bus from Mashū Station to Lake Akanbus Akan-Mashu
3h 36m¥2,767–3,156
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shiretoko-Shari to Lake Akan is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2500 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Shiretoko-Shari to Lake Akan is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2500.
The distance between Shiretoko-Shari and Lake Akan is 100 km. The road distance is 98.8 km.
The best way to get from Shiretoko-Shari to Lake Akan without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 52m and costs ¥16000 - ¥20000.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Shiretoko-Shari to Lake Akan, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Shiretoko-Shari to Lake Akan is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Shiretoko-Shari to Lake Akan.
There are eight+ hotels available in Lake Akan.
What companies run services between Shiretoko-Shari, Japan and Lake Akan, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Shiretoko-Shari to Lake Akan. However, you can take the train to Biruwa then take the taxi to Lake Akan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shiretoko-Shari to Lake Akan via Mashu and Mashū Station in around 3h 36m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Shiretoko-Shari to Biruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Shiretoko-Shari to Mashu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 015-483-2101
- Website
- masyuko.or.jp
Bus from Mashū Station to Lake Akan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- masyuko.or.jp
- Book at
- eco-passport.net
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- ¥15,000–18,000
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