Despite its proximity to the tourist destination of Lake Akan Onsen, this forest has been quietly drifting through time for a long time.

Lake Akan Eco-Museum Center

Ezo squirrels busy eating in the morning haze.

Ezo sika deer we met on the lake path

A huge, dead tree stood strong.

Lake Akan in the morning mist and Mt.Oakan

Small island with yellow leaves on Lake Akan

















