Let's go see the pristine lakes Penketoh and Panketoh!
Penketo and Panketo are swamps located northeast of Lake Akan in Kushiro City, Hokkaido.
You can see pristine lakes and ponds that are generally inaccessible to the public.
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What are Penketoh & Panketoh?
Penketo and Panketo are two lakes located northeast of Lake Akan.
The name is apparently derived from the Ainu language, with Penke-to meaning the upper swamp and Panke-to meaning the lower swamp.
The lake clearly visible in the foreground is Penketo, and the one slightly visible at the arrow in the background is Panketo.
Due to the dense foliage, it is difficult to get a good view of Panketo in summer.
Origins
Volcanic activity at the time of the formation of Mount Oakan, which is said to have occurred 10,000 to 6,000 years ago, caused sediment to flow into Old Lake Akan, forming the present-day Lake Akan, Penketo, and Panketo.
Equipment, stamina, and skills
The view can be seen right from the Sokodai parking lot, so no special equipment is required.
You can easily stop by on your way back from Lake Akan.
Visit the Marshes
access
Generally, it is not possible to visit Penketo and Panketo directly.
Part of it can be seen from Sokodai on National Route 241.
Apparently you can see both Penketo and Panketo from Mount Akan.
It is also held every year around October.Penketoh-Panketoh Nature Exploration AssociationIf you join, you can see it up close.
If you really want to enjoy Penketoh and Panketoh, you should participate in this event.
weather
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facility: toilet・parking・meal
There is a large parking lot, so you won't have any problems.
There are no facilities here other than a parking lot, but as the central area of Lake Akan is nearby, this is not a problem.
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