The lake is home to many small islands and is surrounded by a deep green forest. Lake Akan Onsen is a hot spring area located on the south shore the lake. If you are looking for onsen, you can visit the public hot springs called Marimo Yu, located across the street from the main boat dock. Another place is the Akan View Hotel. This is a more elaborate facility offering pools, water slides and onsen pools.
Most Japanese visitors take a boat cruise on the lake.
The boat makes a stop at a small island where there is a marimo museum. It takes about 1- hours. There is also a sunset dinner cruise during the summer months that takes about 2 hours. If you re feeling a little more energetic, you can take a canoe trip to the uninhabited Island of Yaitai. It s a good chance to spot some of the local wildlife.