Lake Jūniko — Attraction in Fukaura

Honestly, this place feels quite overrated. Some of the so-called lakes are so small and shallow, they’re more like ponds. Out of 33 lakes, only about 12 are easily accessible by car. The rest require long walks to reach, which may not be ideal for everyone.

Even the well-known Aoike (青池) is about 700 meters from the nearest carpark (¥500 per entry), and its beauty really depends on the sunlight. If it’s cloudy, it’s honestly not worth the trip. Plan accordingly if you’re thinking...

Collection of 12 lakes with roads and hiking trails connecting them. The nature is serene but the existence of insects is a downer. Unless an avid hiker wanting to explore the shirakami sanchi UNESCO protected zone, visiting aoi lake...

A must getaway on the journey of resort train. There is direct bus service from juniko station to lakes and back. There is a normal gap of 2 hours between to and fro bus , so you can easily travel and come back for next...