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Lake Shikotsu , Chitose, Hokkaido prefecture, Japan
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The caldera lake. Keep the day on the shore — do not rebound to Susukino.
Best time
Morning or dusk. Cherry, lilac and maple seasons are their own crowds.
How to go
Bus or car to Lake Shikotsu “巴士”. A lake day — do not rebound to Susukino.
Tips
- · The caldera lake. Keep the day on the shore — do not rebound to Susukino.
- · One axis a day. Odori ≠ Otaru ≠ Jozankei; Michelin dinner is one room all evening.
Next stop
Where this line goes next
Walk or ride one stop. A new district is another day.
Lake Shikotsu Visitor Center
Walk · 6min
Toya onsen lakeshore (Lake Shikotsu→Lake Shikotsu Visitor Center)
The short link to Lake Shikotsu Visitor Center beats crossing to Otaru or Asahiyama; then decide on the hotel (Lake Shikotsu→Lake Shikotsu Visitor Center, 6 min).
Lake Shikotsu cruise
Walk · 6min
Usuzan ropeway base (Lake Shikotsu→Lake Shikotsu cruise)
Keep tempo for Lake Shikotsu cruise: Odori ≠ Otaru ≠ Jozankei ≠ Asahiyama (Lake Shikotsu→Lake Shikotsu cruise, 6 min).
New Chitose Airport
Sapporo Subway · 91min
JR rapid car · Lake Shikotsu→New Chitose Airport
Link Lake Shikotsu to New Chitose Airport and stay on the 支笏／洞爺／機場軸 — do not open Otaru or Asahiyama (Lake Shikotsu→New Chitose Airport, 91 min).
Lake Shikotsu lakeside meal
Walk · 5min
Shikotsu boat pier (Lake Shikotsu→Lake Shikotsu lakeside meal)
Lake Shikotsu lakeside meal continues the same axis — leave Otaru or Asahiyama for another day (Lake Shikotsu→Lake Shikotsu lakeside meal, 5 min).
Visit moments
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