Sounkyo
Photo taken in Sounkyo... Back was aching from sleeping on the Tatami. Western style suits us better...Or are we getting old? hahah
The dinner in Sounkyo... the food is great! but it was even better in Lake Akan.
Ok, on my way to Lake Akan now. There's a direct bus and it's very convenient... look at the frozen lake we passed by... gosh!Lake Akan
After close to 4 hours, we reached Lake Akan. My colleague just came to Hokkaido a few weeks ago and recommended Akan Yuku no Sato Ryokan. Even though it is the most ex accommodation of our 3 weeks in Japan, it's completely worth it!!!! Service was good, room was spacious and view was great!!!
Finally arrived in Lake Akan & staying at Akan Yuku no Sato.... & we got upgraded to a room facing the lake! Wow! 
Look at the view from my room....
Buffet dinner is part of the package and the selection is soooo wide.... jap, chinese & italian food!
Food, food & more food
Went for a trek in the morning... took us about 2 hrs & it was great exercise!
Not as cold as it seems which is great... ice has started to melt today, 9th Dec 2009.
No idea what is this....
Squirrels can be seen along the trek... but too bad, we din manage to see any deers or bears...
Lake Akan
This picture doesn't do justice to the scenery... you have to be here to experience it for yourself. We were told that by Jan, the whole lake will be frozen and you can play with snowmobile on it! 
Some photos of the trek... 
Anyone can tell me what's inscribed on the monument?
Oh yah... there's still vocanic activities in this area and you can smell the sulpher in the air.
Shadows of AudRich!Okie... time for me to hit the hot spring again. There are two in this hotel, with v elaborate facilities.... one on level eight and the other on level one.... both with great views of Lake Akan.
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