At Lake Akan in Kushiro City, Hokkaido, the "Lake Water Opening" was held to mark the beginning of the tourist season, and sightseeing boats began operation in earnest.
At Lake Akan in Kushiro City, "Lake Water Opening" is held every year to coincide with the long holidays.
On the 29th, about 40 people attended the ceremony "Kamui Nomi" to pray for safe operation this season, and Mayor Daiya Eshina of Kushiro City, who was appointed captain for one day, gave a greeting saying, "We would like you to enjoy the nature of Akan and spread the word about this area to the world."
After the ribbon was cut, tourists boarded the boat and took pictures of Mt. Oakan as seen from the lake.
In addition, we enjoyed the one-hour tour by observing the marimo, which is a special natural monument of the country, which is displayed on the island of the lake.
At the boarding area, a free tasting event such as smelt tempura, which had been self-restraint due to the influence of the new corona, was held for the first time in four years, and tourists who visited were tasting the local specialties.
Tourists who enjoyed the sightseeing tour said, "I couldn't travel easily, so I'm glad I was able to bring my child who wanted to take a sightseeing boat" and "I want to go on a trip to various places during this year's long holiday."
Pleasure boats on Lake Akan will operate until the end of November.