[Lake Shikotsu canoe/kayak experience] The water is so clear that it has been certified as the best in Japan! We introduce a tour that will let you enjoy Hokkaido to the fullest!
Lake Shikotsu is a freshwater lake located in Chitose City, Hokkaido. It is a caldera lake with the second largest water storage capacity in Japan after Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture. Warm water remains deep in the lake, and it is said to be the northernmost ice-free lake in Japan, where the temperature of the surface water does not drop easily. When exposed to sunlight, it has a distinctive pale blue color called "Lake Shikotsu Blue". In addition, the water quality survey by the Ministry of the Environment has been the best in Japan for 11 consecutive years, and various plants and animals live there. Lake Shikotsu is located in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, about an hour's drive from Sapporo City, and is popular as a tourist and leisure spot where you can enjoy the great outdoors and hot springs while being close to the city. There are camping facilities and visitor centers in the surrounding area, and events and festivals are held, attracting many tourists and locals. Here, we will focus on activities to enjoy the great natural field of Lake Shikotsu with the spring and summer season of 2019 just around the corner! We will introduce three recommended experience plans for cruising in a canoe or kayak. If you've seen it on social media or would like to try canoeing, be sure to visit during the summer of 2019.
