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Lake Shikotsu Nature Tour

By Trekmate Hokkaido
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$325 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Visit the Shikotsu Nature Information Centre
Start with an immersive introduction to the lake’s geology, wildlife, and seasons through interactive exhibits and large-scale caldera models.

Explore one of Japan’s clearest, deepest lakes
Lake Shikotsu is famous for its crystal‑clear, never‑freezing water — a rare phenomenon even in Hokkaido’s harsh winters.
Wander quiet trails lined with fir, spruce, birch, and bamboo, learning how the ecosystem shifts through each season.

Understand how the Shikotsu‑Toya caldera formed and how ongoing geothermal activity shapes the surrounding environment.
Ezo deer, foxes, woodpeckers, and water birds are commonly seen along the shoreline and forest edges.

A gentle, slow‑paced outing suitable for all ages — perfect for travellers who want nature immersion without strenuous hiking. Expert interpretation from a local guide
Gain insights into ecology, geology, and seasonal changes that you won’t find on self-guided visits.

Activity location

  • Lake Shikotsu
    • Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Makomanai Eki
    • Makomanai
    • Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

Check availability

Non Private Group Booking

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Duration: 5 hours
Shikotsuko Nature walk
Van
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$324.60 x 1 TravellerNZ$324.60
Total
Price is NZ$324.60

Private Group Option

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Duration: 5 hours
Shikotsuko Nature Walk
Private Group

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$346.24 x 1 TravellerNZ$346.24
Total
Price is NZ$346.24

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snacks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

This gentle, nature‑focused tour explores the quiet forests, clear waters, and volcanic landscapes surrounding Lake Shikotsu, one of Japan’s deepest and purest caldera lakes. Beginning in Shikotsu Onsen, guests visit the Shikotsu Nature Information Centre, a beautifully designed space that introduces the lake’s geology, wildlife, and seasonal ecology through interactive displays and large panoramic models. It’s the perfect place to understand how the Shikotsu caldera formed, why the lake never freezes, and which plants and animals define this cool northern ecosystem. From the village, the tour follows easy lakeside paths through mixed forest of Sakhalin fir, Yezo spruce, and Erman’s birch. Take in amazing views of the surrounding volcanoes, both extinct and active. This is an easy, slow‑paced outing suitable for all ages ideal for travellers who want a peaceful introduction to Hokkaido’s forests.

Location

Activity location

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    Lake Shikotsu
    • Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Makomanai Eki
    • Makomanai
    • Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

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