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How to get fromKitami to Lake Akanby train, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kitami(Hokkaido) to Abashiritrain train
    2. Take the train from Abashiri to Mashutrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mashū Station to Lake Akanbus bus
    6h 18m
    ¥4,654–7,294

  2. Drive 66.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kitami to Lake Akan (Station)car car 66.5 km
    1h 1m
    ¥1,132–1,635

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kitami to Lake Akan (Station)taxi taxi 66.5 km
    1h 1m
    ¥19,000–24,000

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kitami, Japan and Lake Akan, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kitami to Lake Akan. However, you can take the train to Abashiri, take the train to Mashu, walk to Mashū Station, then take the bus to Lake Akan. Alternatively, you can drive from Kitami to Lake Akan (Station) in around 1h 1m.

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