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A traditional, tasteful inn
on the shores of Lake Akan

Tsuruga Akan Yuku no Sato can be
accessed by plane, JR train, car
from various locations
throughout Hokkaido.

Tsuruga Akan Yuku no Sato

〒085-0467
4-6-10 Akanko Onsen, Akan-cho,
Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido

Tel.+81-154-67-4000

Shuttle Bus Information

Reservation required A shuttle bus runs during Kitahiroshima Wattsu / Chitose and Lake Akanko Onsen

When using the shuttle bus, please contact the hotel you will be staying at least 5 days prior prior to your stay,
as seating is designated and requires a reservation.

Reserve over the telephone

Tel. +81-154-67-4000
/ 9:00-18:00

Shuttle Bus Reservation Form

Akan Mashu Express Depart from ELM SIGHTSEEING BUS Parking in Kitahiroshima Wattsu
first via JR South-Chitose Station, then to Ryugetsu Sweetpia Garden in Otofuke-cho

Period of Operation

Operating dates:
December 3, 2024 - March 31, 2025
*Reservations required at least 5 days in advance
Detailed Schedule

From December 3, 2024 to January 18, 2025
< Outbound > Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
< Return > Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

From January 19, 2025 to February 28, 2025
< Outbound > Every day
< Return > Every day

From March 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025
< Outbound > Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
< Return > Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

(Sponsored by) Tsuruga Travel Service

Price

One-way

  • 1Kitahiroshima Wattsu/Minami Chitose - Lake Akan Hot Springs

    6,000yen per adult/child (tax included)

  • 2Ryugetsu Sweetpia Garden (Otofuke)―Lake Akan Hot Springs

    3,000yen per adult/child (tax included)

  • All listed prices include taxes.
  • Children under 2 years old are free.

*Cancellation fees: Same-day cancellations after departure or no-shows: 100% / Same-day prior to departure: 50% / 1 day prior: 40% / 2 to 7 days prior: 30% / 8 to 20 days prior: 20% / 21 or more days prior: No fee

TIMETABLE

(Outbound/Check in) Kitahiroshima/Minami Chitose ⇒ Lake AkanTime required: About 6 hours
10:30 am departure ELM SIGHTSEEING BUS Parking (Wattsu 431-3, Kitahiroshima City)
12:00 am departure Minami Chitose station
2:30 pm departure Ryugetsu Sweetpia Garden[Otofuke-town]
4:30 pm arrival Lake Akan Hot Springs
(Return/Check out) Lake Akan ⇒ New Chitose Airport/KitahiroshimaTime required: About 5 hours and 30 minutes
10:00 am departure Lake Akan Hot Springs
(Meet in front of the hotel)
12:00 pm arrival Ryugetsu Sweetpia Garden[Otofuke-town]
2:30 pm arrival New Chitose Airport
3:30 pm arrival ELM SIGHTSEEING BUS Parking(Wattsu 431-3, Kitahiroshima City)
  • There will be breaks midway at the marked locations.
  • Boarding is available only between Kitahiroshima and JR Minami-Chitose Station. Disembarkation is available only between New Chitose Airport and Kitahiroshima. Midway boarding or disembarkation is prohibited.
  • The bus will operate with or without overnight guests.
  • It is recommended to purchase some light meals and snacks before boarding. The Ryugetsu Sweetpia Garden store has fixed closed days.

BUS STOP GUIDE

ELM SIGHTSEEING BUS Parking

Access: Wattsu 431-3, Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido0611268 JAPAN

  • ELM SIGHTSEEING BUS Parking

Google Map

JR Minami-Chitose Station

The meeting spot: Bus stop in front of the North Exit of JR Minami-Chitose Station.
There will be no attendant. Departs at specified times.

  • JR Minami-Chitose Station
  • JR Minami-Chitose Station
Ryugetsu SweetPia Garden
  • JR南千歳駅

INFORMATION

How to Use

Seating is limited due to the reservation and designated seating system.
Inquire with the hotel you will be staying at by telephone or using the Shuttle Bus Reservation Form at least 5 days prior to your stay.

*When making a reservation, provide the mobile telephone number of one of the guests.

Reserve over the telephone

Tsuruga Travel Service
Tel.+81-154-67-4000/ 9:00-18:00

Shuttle Bus Reservation Form

  • Refrain from contacting other hotels where the bus stops.
  • Buses with no reservations will not run.
  • You may be unable to make a reservation when all seats are full.
Precautions When Riding the Shuttle Bus
  • *Once you have boarded, you will be unable to disembark until Lake Akan Hot Springs
  • *The bus will depart at the specified time. Be aware that you will be unable to board past that time.
  • *Arrival times may be delayed due to traffic or weather conditions. We thank you for your understanding.

[NOTICE]

Please kindly note that the reservation-based shuttle bus service
between Chitose and Lake Akan Onsen is temporarily suspended after March 2025.
We will keep you informed of any updates as soon as they become available.

A variety of city buses run from Kushiro Station, Kitami Station, and Asahikawa Station to Lake Akan Onsen.

By Car

Sapporo/Chitose Area

About 4 hours and 30 minutes
by car

Tsuruga Akan Yuku no Sato

Asahikawa Area

About 4 hours and 30 minutes
by car

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Obihiro Area

About 2 hours and 30 minutes
by car

Tsuruga Akan Yuku no Sato

Kitami Area

About 1 hour and 30 minutes
by car

Tsuruga Akan Yuku no Sato

Kushiro Area

About 1 hour and 30 minutes
by car

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Parking

Price Standard car: 400yen per car, per night
Motorbike: 100yen per car, per night
Microbus: 800yen per car, per night

*The parking lot is located separately from the hotel.

Please move your car to the parking lot by yourself.
(We will provide a shuttle bus to take you to the parking lot upon departure.)
Please use the shuttle bus between the parking lot and the hotel when you need to use the parking lot.

By Airplane

New Chitose Airport

About 3 hours and 40 minutes
by car

Tsuruga Akan Yuku no Sato

Asahikawa Airport

About 4 hours and 30 minutes
by car

Tsuruga Akan Yuku no Sato

Obihiro Airport

About 2 hours and 30 minutes
by car

Tsuruga Akan Yuku no Sato

Memanbetsu Airport

About 1 hour and 30 minutes
by car

Tsuruga Akan Yuku no Sato

Nakashibetsu AIrport

About 2 hours and 50 minutes
by car

Tsuruga Akan Yuku no Sato

Kushiro Airport

About 1 hour
by car

About 1 hour and 20 minutes
by bus

Tsuruga Akan Yuku no Sato

Direct flights to New Chitose Airport, Asahikawa Airport, Obihiro Airport, Kushiro Airport, Memanbetsu Airport, and Nakashibetsu Airport are available from Haneda Airport.
As of August 1, 2018, direct flights on Peach Airlines are available from Osaka to Kushiro Airport.

By Train

JR Sapporo
Station

JR
About 4 hours
and 20 minutes

JR Kushiro station

About 1 hour and 55 minutes
by bus

About 1 hour and 30 minutes
by car

Tsuruga Akan Yuku no Sato

JR Asahikawa
station

JR
About 1 hour

JR Kitami station

About 1 hour and 10 minutes
by intercity car

About 1 hour and 10 minutes
by intercity bus

Tsuruga Akan Yuku no Sato

JR Obihiro
station

JR
About 1 hour
and 30 minutes

JR Kushiro station

About 1 hour and 55 minutes
by bus

About 1 hour and 30 minutes
by car

Tsuruga Akan Yuku no Sato

JR Kitami
station

About 1 hour and 10 minutes
by intercity bus

About 1 hour and 45 minutes
by car

Tsuruga Akan Yuku no Sato

JR Abashiri
station

About 2 hour and 30 minutes
by car

Tsuruga Akan Yuku no Sato

JR Kushiro
station

About 1 hour and 55 minutes
by bus

About 1 hour and 30 minutes
by car

Tsuruga Akan Yuku no Sato

A variety of city buses run from Obihiro Station, Abashiri Station, Kitami Station, and Kushiro Station. Check the link below for more information.

By City Bus/Intercity bus

Guests arriving at the nearest bus stop, Akan Bus Terminal, please contact the hotel for pick up.

Tel.+81-154-67-4000 / 9:00-18:00

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