Lake Akkeshi
厚岸湖
A protected Ramsar wetland in eastern Hokkaido famous for oyster farming, diverse birdlife, and unique shell-formed islands.
What it is
- A brackish lake in eastern Hokkaido part of a Quasi-National Park.
- Designated as a Ramsar site and a national wildlife protection area.
- A major center for oyster farming and nori seaweed cultivation.
- Fed by the Bekambeushi River and connected to the bay by a waterway.
What to see
- Small islands in the western area formed entirely from oyster shells.
- Whooper swans that migrate to the waters for the winter season.
- Red-crowned cranes that use the surrounding area as a natural habitat.
- The Akkeshi Bridge spanning the water between the lake and the bay.
When to go
- October to April to observe the wintering whooper swans.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Lake Akkeshi Open in Google Maps
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