Akkeshi Ko
Akkeshi Ko is an inlet in Hokkaido, Japan. Akkeshi Ko is situated nearby to the quarter Minato-machi, as well as near Ponto.Places of Interest
Highlights include Akkeshi Station and Akkeshi Maritime Affairs Memorial Museum.
Akkeshi Station
Railway station
Photo: Mister0124, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Akkeshi Station is a railway station located in the town of Akkeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is operated by JR Hokkaido. Akkeshi Station is situated 4 km west of Akkeshi Ko.
Akkeshi Maritime Affairs Memorial Museum
Museum
Photo: Yauchi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Akkeshi Maritime Affairs Memorial Museum is a registered museum that opened in Akkeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan in 1988. The displays document the relationship between the town and the sea, with a particular focus on the fishing industry, and there is also a planetarium. Akkeshi Maritime Affairs Memorial Museum is situated 3 km west of Akkeshi Ko.
Akkeshi Bridge
Bridge
Photo: Highten31, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Akkeshi Bridge is situated 3 km west of Akkeshi Ko.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Akkeshi.
Akkeshi
Town
Photo: Opqr, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Akkeshi is a town located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 31 October 2025, the town had an estimated population of 8059 in 4251 households, and a population density of 10.9 people per km2. The total area of the town is 739.12 km2. Akkeshi is situated 3½ km west of Akkeshi Ko.
Akkeshi Ko
- Type: Inlet
- Also known as: “Akkeshi-ko”, “Akkesi Ko”, and “Atsukeshi-ko”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Hokkaido, Japan, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
43.05173° or 43° 3′ 6″ northLongitude
144.88859° or 144° 53′ 19″ eastOpen location code
8RM63V2Q+MCGeoNames ID
2130675
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Akkeshi Ko from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Akkeshi Ko” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “あっけしこ”
- Japanese: “アッケシコ”
- Japanese: “厚岸湖”
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Akkeshi Ko”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Minato-machi and Ponto.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Benten Jima and Akkeshi Ōhashi.
Hokkaido: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Sapporo, Hakodate, Asahikawa, and Abashiri.
Curious Inlets to Discover
Uncover intriguing inlets from every corner of the globe.