Lake Shikotsu (Shikotsuko) Tours and Tickets

This is a full day trip to Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya from Sapporo. Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya are a part of Shikotsu-Toya National Park and a picturesque crater lake with famous hot spring resort. First, we'll drive to Lake Shikotsu, and visit visitor center to learn about the National Park. After the short hike along the lake shore, we'll take a short walk at Bifue Kyoboku-no mori ( Virgin forest in Bifue) W'll then visit Lake Toya, famous caldera lake. After having a lunch at the local restaurant, we'll take a cable car to go up Mt.Usu to see a crater. If you are interested in the optional tours such as canoeing, fruits picking, and hiking, please ask us!

Boasting the highest water quality in Japan, at Lake Shikotsu, Hokkaido National Park, The first ship landing in Hokkaido, the only ship bottom is a clear kayak. The seasonal nature of Hokkaido, woven from over 90% of the primeval forest I will guide you. Spring April to June Actually, the highest transparency is in spring. Cherry blossoms can be seen depending on the season. The lake on a sunny day is the best! Summer July to September The best season for kayaking! It is also very popular with families. It is inevitable to be healed by the high transparency of water, Lake Shikotsu surrounded by fresh greenery, and the cry of birds. Autumn October to December Autumn leaves! A relaxing kayak surrounded by the autumn leaves of the Chitose River. Sometimes you can see a tiger trout! Winter January to March Even if it is cold, you can wear a dry suit and be comfortable! Enjoy the quiet Lake Shikotsu dyed in the snow! * Dry suits will be worn, so please let us know the height, weight and foot size of all participants at the time of booking. * Please contact us for the size of your feet with a separate message.

Play with ice. If you want to do activities like Hokkaido, please experience it. How to play is the number of people! ! Break the ice and jump into the lake, bury your friends in the snow, get on the ice, just float on the water ... Anyway, just like yourself and have fun. Wearing a wet suit that doesn't get wet on top of the clothes makes you feel almost no cold.

Your journey begins with a one hour and 30 minutes drive to Lake Shikotsu, a beautiful caldera lake. After the quick stay at the lake shore, it's a short drive to the 7th station of Mt.Tarumae where the hike begin. Trail is well-maintained but steep! It takes about one hour to reach the top of crater rim. Once at the peak, directly in front of you lies the lava dome. The views towards the lake below are spectacular, and on a clear day you can see Mt. Yotei and pacific ocean. We can stop by onsen hot spring after the hike, please let us know in advance to our guide.

The popular Bifue Camp in Hokkaido is a day camp where you can relax and enjoy the nature of Lake Shikotsu. You can also enjoy the local food. New Style Travel by Hokkaido Tourism Oganization.