22 Highlights of Shikotsu-Toya National Park
Located in the southwestern part of Hokkaido, Shikotsu-Toya National Park is home to two major caldera lakes, Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya, as well as various volcanoes, earning it the nickname "Museum of Living Volcanoes." The park features a variety of hot springs and volcanic activities, with popular hot spring resorts such as Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, and Jozankei. Lake Shikotsu is known as the northernmost unfrozen lake, captivating visitors with its stunning scenery. Close to central Sapporo and New Chitose Airport, the park offers a range of activities including nature exploration, hot spring relaxation, mountain climbing, and alpine plant observation.
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- Mt. Yotei (Ezo Fuji)
- A stratovolcano standing 1,898 meters above sea level, affectionately known as "Ezo Fuji" for its beautiful conical sh…
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- Jozankei Hot Spring
- Jozankei hot spring is a famous hot spring with over 150 years of history. With superb access, it is just About 60 minutes by ta…
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- Hoheikyo Hot Spring
- Nestled in the quiet hills outside Sapporo, Hoheikyo Hot Spring is a long-loved retreat famous for its abundant natural water an…
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- Hoheikyo Dam
- Located about 7km upstream from Jozankei, this is an arch-style dam with a height of 102.5m and a length of 305m. The observatio…
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- Lake Okotanpe
- As one of Hokkaido’s “Three Mysterious Lakes,” Lake Okotanpe enchants visitors with its dramatic color shifts …
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- Marukoma Hot Spring
- Relax at a historic lakeside inn with a natural open-air bath that blends with Lake Shikotsu.Located on the northern shore of La…
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- Lake Shikotsu
- Surrounded by primeval forests and iconic mountains, Lake Shikotsu invites visitors to enjoy the famed “Shikotsu Blue,&rdq…
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- Chitose–Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival: “Ice Museum”
- Held from late Jan. to early Feb.Created using the pure waters of Lake Shikotsu, the festival’s ice sculptures transform d…
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- Lake Shikotsu Hot Spring
- Nestled along the shores of Lake Shikotsu, this hot spring town offers healing in a pristine natural setting, with mineral-rich …
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- Mt. Tarumae
- Mt. Tarumae offers a short yet thrilling hike where you can feel the raw power of an active volcano and enjoy breathtaking views…
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- Noboribetsu Jigokudani
- Jigokudani (meaning "Hell's Valley") does indeed look like hell. Volcanic gases spout from the cracks in the rocks…
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- Oyunuma River Natural Footbath
- Oyunuma River Natural Footbath in Noboribetsu Onsen, one of Hokkaido's most popular hot spring resorts, is a charming healin…
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- Karurusu Hot Spring
- Located about 8 km northwest of Noboribetsu Hot Spring and surrounded by high mountains on three sides, this was the first natio…
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- Mt. Showa Shinzan
- Mt. Showa Shinzan was born from volcanic activity that began in 1943 (Showa 18). What was once a flat wheat field repeatedly ros…
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- Mount Usu Ropeway
- The Mount Usu Ropeway, departing from Kazan Mura at the foot of Showa-Shinzan, heads to the summit station of Mount Usu in an ap…
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- Mt. Usu
- Toya-Usu Geopark holds the honor of being Japan’s first UNESCO Global Geopark. Come to explore the region’s explosiv…
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- Lake Toya
- Lake Toya offers views of Mt. Yotei to the north and the active Mt. Usu and Showa Shinzan to the south. Hot spring towns line it…
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- Nakajima Lake Forest Museum
- A museum located on Nakajima, an island in the approximate center of Lake Toya. It offers easy-to-understand introductions to th…
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- Lake Toyako Long Run Fireworks Display
- From Apr. 28 to Oct. 31, a large fireworks display will be shot into the sky of Lake Toya for 20 minutes from 20:45 to 21:05 eve…
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- Lake Toya Hot Spring
- Formed by Meiji-era volcanic activity, Lake Toya Hot Spring is one of Hokkaido’s top resorts, attracting nearly 3 million …
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- Lake Toya Visitor Center & Volcanic Science Museum
- To truly understand Lake Toya’s stunning beauty—forged by the dynamic activity of Mt. Usu—start your visit at …
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- Nishiyama Foothills Crater Walking Trail
- A walking trail through the craters created by the 2000 eruption of Mt. Usu. Uplifted roads and damaged buildings convey memorie…
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- Mt. Yotei (Ezo Fuji)
- Jozankei Hot Spring
- Hoheikyo Hot Spring
- Hoheikyo Dam
- Lake Okotanpe
- Marukoma Hot Spring
- Lake Shikotsu
- Chitose–Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival: “Ice Museum”
- Lake Shikotsu Hot Spring
- Mt. Tarumae
- Noboribetsu Jigokudani
- Oyunuma River Natural Footbath
- Karurusu Hot Spring
- Mt. Showa Shinzan
- Mount Usu Ropeway
- Mt. Usu
- Lake Toya
- Nakajima Lake Forest Museum
- Lake Toyako Long Run Fireworks Display
- Lake Toya Hot Spring
- Lake Toya Visitor Center & Volcanic Science Museum
- Nishiyama Foothills Crater Walking Trail
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