Lake Spots in Eniwa / Chitose / Shikotsuko Area

  • Lake Shikotsu
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Chitoseshi Shikotsukonsen Bangaichi
    Lake Shikotsu is a large caldera lake of almost 40 kilometers in circumference in Chitose City, Hokkaido. It is Japan’s northernmost ice-free lake with high water transparency and a maximum water depth of 363 meters. The three Shikotsu peaks of Mt. Eniwa, Mt. Fuppushi and Mt. Tarumae tower over the lake surrounded by green forests. We encourage you to enjoy the view of the cobalt blue scenery from the underwater sightseeing cruise boat.
  • Lake Okotanpe
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Chitose-shi Okutan
    Located at the base of Mt. Eniwa, you can view Lake Okotanpe, which along with Lake Onneto and Lake Shinonome, is one of Hokkaido's three mysterious lakes. The circumference of this small lake is about five kilometers, and visitors are attracted by the changing color of the lake's surface, ranging from emerald green to cobalt blue depending on the weather. Although it is forbidden to go down to the lakeside, you can see it from the observation deck.
  • Lake Eniwa
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Eniwa-shi Banjiri
  • Lake Eniwa
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Eniwa-shi

Hokkaido Areas

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Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.

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