Akan Lake Marimo Exhibition and Observation Center
A lakeside facility where you can observe the National Special Natural Monument marimo up close. Be amazed by some of the world's largest marimo.
At the Marimo Exhibition and Observation Center on Churui Island in Akan Lake, you can observe these rare spherical marimo up close through tanks. Exhibits showcasing marimo exceeding 30cm in diameter—among the world's largest—and their growth process are a must-see. The location, accessible by sightseeing boat across the lake, also tickles your sense of adventure. Panel exhibitions are also rich with information about why marimo grows spherical and the fascinating ecology behind it.
Access
Approximately 15 minutes by sightseeing boat from Akan Lake Onsen
Hours
遊覧船運行時間に準ずる(4月〜11月)
Budget
遊覧船+入館2,000円
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