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Lake Akan Forest Night Walk KAMUY LUMINA
Lake Akan Forest Night Walk KAMUY LUMINA
Lake Akan Forest Night Walk KAMUY LUMINA
Lake Akan Forest Night Walk KAMUY LUMINA
Hokkaido

Lake Akan Forest Night Walk KAMUY LUMINA

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Last updated Apr 10, 2026

KAMUY LUMINA opened in July 2019 as the world's first Lumina Night Walk experience held within a national park. Created by Moment Factory, a Montreal-based multimedia entertainment company, this installation represents the tenth work in their acclaimed international Lumina series. The experience is situated in Akan Mashu National Park in Hokkaido, where it transforms the natural forest surrounding Lake Akan into an immersive storytelling environment. Development took over a year and involved extensive collaboration with the Akan Ainu community, the Ministry of Environment, and Akan Adventure Tourism Co. to ensure minimal environmental impact and cultural authenticity.

The experience brings to life traditional Ainu culture through the retelling of "Konkuwa" (also known as "The Tale of the Owl and the Jay Bird"), a Yukar, or epic poem passed down through generations. In Ainu belief, Kamuy refers to divine spirits inhabiting all aspects of nature. The story follows an owl, guardian deity of the village, and a jay bird on their journey to the land of the Kamuy to deliver a musical message on behalf of humans who have lost respect for nature and angered the gods. Participants follow this narrative through eight distinct zones along the path, each featuring repeating two-to-three minute story segments enhanced by projection mapping, soundscapes, and interactive elements.

Visitors embark on a 1.2-kilometer walking path along the Bokke Nature Trail after nightfall, taking approximately 50 to 60 minutes to complete. The experience incorporates rhythm sticks equipped with LED lights and speakers that participants use to interact with certain zones, particularly during rhythm-based segments where they help the jay bird keep the beat. A multilingual mobile app available in English and Chinese provides additional context about the unfolding story. The natural forest setting remains largely unchanged, with technology seamlessly integrated to respect the site's flora and fauna. The experience operates rain or shine, though it may be modified or canceled during severe weather conditions. A portion of proceeds supports the Maeda Ippoen Foundation for wildlife preservation.

Admission tickets cost ¥3,000 for adults (junior high school students and above) and ¥1,500 for children (elementary school students) when purchased online in advance, with same-day tickets priced at ¥3,500 and ¥1,700 respectively. Preschool children enter free. Discounted admission is available for visitors with disabilities at ¥1,500 for adults and ¥750 for children. Combination tickets with the Lake Akan Ainu Theater Ikor's "Lost Kamuy" performance are available for ¥3,800 (adults) and ¥1,900 (children). Tickets can be purchased through the official website or at hotels in the Akan Onsen area.

Lake Akan is accessible via Tancho Kushiro Airport, located approximately 60 to 75 minutes away by car or bus. The Akan Airport Liner and regular route buses operate between the airport and Akanko Onsen, with journey times of approximately 65 to 80 minutes and fares around ¥2,190. Buses run three times daily year-round, increasing to four times daily from July through October. From JR Kushiro Station, buses take approximately 110 minutes with fares of ¥2,570. The entrance to KAMUY LUMINA is located near the Marimo no Sato Pier at Lake Akan.


Hours
Sunday: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Monday: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Friday: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Phone
+81 154-65-7121
Website
www.kamuylumina.jp


Overview

Address
1-chōme-5-20 Akanchō Akankoonsen, Kushiro, Hokkaido 085-0467, Japan

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Places & attractions in Lake Akan Forest Night Walk KAMUY LUMINA

Unkai Terrace

Unkai Terrace

Miyamatoge Art Park & Lavender Field

Miyamatoge Art Park & Lavender Field, Kamifurano

Historic red-brick building with a green dome, surrounded by manicured gardens and trees, set against a backdrop of modern office buildings under a blue sky with clouds.

Former Hokkaido Government Building

A large building with a red sign on the roof stands behind a well-kept lawn decorated with flower beds and stacked sake barrels under a blue sky with clouds.

Otokoyama Sake Brewery


Frequently Asked Questions

The walk takes 50 to 60 minutes covering 1.2 kilometers through eight zones. The attraction is open to all ages, though the natural forest terrain includes rough ground and slippery areas requiring supervision for young children. Wheelchairs and strollers are permitted but may encounter difficulty on uneven surfaces.

KAMUY LUMINA operates rain or shine. Umbrellas are not permitted for safety reasons; bring a raincoat or purchase one at the ticket counter. The experience may be canceled only in severe weather conditions posing safety risks. Full refunds are provided for weather-related cancellations.

Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for forest trails. Avoid high heels and sandals. Bring weather-appropriate clothing and a raincoat if needed. Rhythm staffs with LED lights are provided at the entrance. Photography is allowed but tripods, monopods, and drones are prohibited.

Advance reservations are strongly recommended as space is limited for each departure time. Walk-up tickets may be available at the ticket booth and hotels, but availability is not guaranteed. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Tickets show a specific departure time and are valid only for that time, though customer service may accommodate later times depending on availability.
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Traveler reviews

Needs to have better translations and marks to make it easier for non-Japanese speakers to understand. The website to follow along was helpful but could be a little confusing. Overall the story was interesting and would recommend to many tourists. Come on weekdays when there are less people.
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C Tan
Oct 2, 2025
Event of every good design: safe and natural environment at night, music, graphic. The combination is so fresh with a good local story! I would recommend this to all people. Please read the background of the story before you enter the forest
Extremely magical experience! I am not going to share many photos because I don’t want to spoil you. But you definitely should visit! It’s on the pricey side but I promise it’s worth every cent. They have many advertisement in Akan town (and our hotel) but my partner and I are blind. 💀💀💀 I think it’s cheaper if you buy your tickets early and from your hotel. But we only chanced upon this while taking a night stroll and 15 minutes before the experience, it was 5,000 yen more expensive.
We visited here with our two year old son. He was super excited. I was truly impressed by how the lighting, unique terrain, and local culture were seamlessly combined with high technology. It created a stunning and unforgettable experience.
On Sept 2, 2024, my wife brought me here to experience the night show. Holding stick-like torches with synchronised sound-light effects, it was a new experience. In the dark, the narrative should be done bilingually.

Hours

Sunday: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Monday: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Friday: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Phone

+81 154-65-7121

Website

www.kamuylumina.jp
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