update:2019.7.29

30 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport! Let's enjoy experience diving at Lake Shikotsu, which is a regular in the water quality ranking!

Interesting words in this article: Hokkaido Ishikari / Sorachi / Chitose Experience diving (beginner OK)

Hello to all of you who are viewing the Activity Japan BLOG. Last blog post " Hokkaido Must-see if you go on a trip! Japan's largest marsh " Hokkaido ・ Canoe cruising to experience in Kushiro Marsh! With each passing year Hokkaido I told you that my interest in travel is increasing, but this time as well Hokkaido It's a series!

Including me Hokkaido Many beginners think that Kushiro Wetland has a high hurdle, so this time Hokkaido Pick up an activity experience plan from "Lake Shikotsu", a large activity spot that is easily accessible from New Chitose Airport, which is the gateway to Japan! What's more, I would like to feature a slightly unusual lake diving experience. There is an image of diving as a marine sport that you can enjoy in the sea. !!

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What is Lake Shikotsu?

So, first of all, what is Lake Shikotsu, including my personal notes? Let's easily find out from the basic point! Lake Shikotsu Hokkaido It is a freshwater lake in Chitose City, and is the northernmost non-freezing lake in Japan (a lake that does not freeze). As I wrote before, "Shikotsu-Toya National Park" is about 30 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport and about 1 hour by car from Sapporo. Hokkaido It is one of the tourist spots that is popular as an outdoor attraction that represents Southern Hokkaido, which is visited by tourists not only from the people but also from all over the country in search of its nature.

And the word that comes up when you search the internet for Lake Shikotsu is "transparency". The water quality as a lake is high, the same Hokkaido Along with Lake Mashu, it is known as a regular lake in the water quality ranking. In addition, various flora and fauna are alive in this area, which is rich in nature and looks up at the spectacular views of Mt. Eniwa and Mt. Tarumae. And many lake leisure activities to enjoy the lake in the field are indispensable contents to enjoy Lake Shikotsu.

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[Hokkaido, Lake Shikotsu] Experience diving

《Tour period》
4 / 1-10 / 31
<< What is included in the price >>
Guide fee, equipment rental fee, dry suit / boot rental fee, insurance fee, consumption tax
For customers using eyeglasses
Prescription masks (underwater glasses) are available. Please let us know the power of your glasses in advance.
* Please note that the types of lenses are limited and may not be 100% compatible.
When using contact lenses, please use soft lenses (ideally disposable lenses such as Wandy).
《Participation age》
13-59 years old
"The meeting place"
"Guest House Shikotsu Kamui"

By car, follow the navigation to "Lake Shikotsu Onsen" and head to the shopping street parking lot on the shore of Lake Shikotsu. From the parking lot, you can see the signboard of "Guest House Shikotsu Kamui" near the center of the shopping street.
By bus, when you get off the bus stop at "Lake Shikotsu Onsen", you will find the shopping street on your left. Then you will see a signboard near the center of the line along the parking lot. It is about a 1-minute walk from the bus stop.

Experience place: Lake Shikotsu Ancient forest

Well, you can dive in the lake! !! Lol Probably, I think that it is possible to dive because it is a beautiful lake with good water quality, but when it comes to Lake Shikotsu, there are many outdoor freaks who associate it with diving, and it seems that it is also known as a famous place. .. There were multiple Lake Shikotsu diving plans posted on Activity Japan, but we would like to introduce the most beginner-friendly tour that you can participate in even if you do not have a diving license!

Rental of everything necessary for the diving experience is included in the experience fee, so it is a tour that you can enjoy in a casual way as a leisure activity. The season when you can enjoy diving in Lake Shikotsu is until the end of October. There seems to be an ice dive tour in winter, but it seems to be for full-fledged divers, isn't it?

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Finally...

In addition to diving, Lake Shikotsu also holds lake activities such as canoeing, kayaking and SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board), and MTB (mountain bike) experience tours where you can cycle along the lake, and many tourists in the spring and summer season. Seems to be enjoyed by. For me, I recommend diving where you can experience the beauty of the water most directly, but if you want to enjoy activities in a more casual way, please search for them as well.

Lastly, I will link all the diving tours of Lake Shikotsu, such as fan diving that requires a license other than the experience diving tour for beginners and the license acquisition school course. Of summer Hokkaido If you go on a trip, Lake Shikotsu is a superb recommended spot ~

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Interesting words in this article: Hokkaido Ishikari / Sorachi / Chitose Experience diving (beginner OK)

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Nature Activity Center Ocean Days Lake Shikotsu Main Store

location Chitose City, Hokkaido Shikotsuko Onsen Extra Area

business hours Winter 8: 30 ~ 17: 00 Summer 8: 00 ~ 17: 00

Regular holiday Irregular holidays, New Year's holidays

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