Sokodai Observatory
双湖台
A viewing point beside the Akan cross-country road, overlooking the Punke and Pento lakes in primeval forest. The shape of Lake Punke is said to resemble a map of Hokkaido.
Sokodai is beside National Route 241, which runs from Lake Akan to Teshikaga. From here you can look down on two small lakes, Lake Punke and Lake Pento, in the primeval forest at the foot of Mount Oakan. The shape of Lake Punke is said to resemble a map of Hokkaido. Continuing about 2 km brings you to Sogakudai, where you can see both Mount Oakan and Mount Meakan. It is free, with roadside parking. The road is passable in winter, but watch for snow. It is about 15 minutes by car from Akan Lake Onsen and is a convenient stop on the way from Lake Akan to Lake Mashu.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bokke Mud Volcano
- Lake Akan
- Akanko Ainu Kotan
- Wakoto Peninsula
- Bihoro Pass
- Mount Meakan
- 900 Grassland
- Sunayu, Lake Kussharo