Shikotsu and Toyako National Park is developed from volcanic activities. In spite of low water temperature, it does not freeze like Toyako in winter. Here are tourist ship, swan boat, canoe and kayak available. Walking along the walkway in Wild Bird Forest Park, you would find a favorable environment to watch birds closely. Here you can find the oldest extant iron bridge across mountain in Hokkaido.

Winter around Sapporo - Shikotsu Lake 2024 First Ice Wave Festival

Shikotsu Lake National Park held its first ever Ice Wave Festival, starting on 1/27. Although it is said to be a mini version compared to the Ice Sculpture Festival in Harbin, it is already very amazing for friends from the south. Shikotsu Lake is formed by volcanic eruptions, and there are hot spring mouths under the lake, so even the cold Hokkaido lake surface will not freeze. The snowy scenery along the way is very beautiful, and many deer are seen. Transportation here seems not very convenient, you can carpool or charter a car, if you charter a car, you can stay longer, watch a sunset, and have a barbecue!

Global Autumn Chasing｜This is what Hokkaido looks like next!

When it comes to Hokkaido, everyone always thinks of the romantic winter with snow, but in fact, the autumn in Hokkaido is equally charming! 🍁Viewing period The autumn in Hokkaido comes earlier, usually from mid to late October to early November. This year's specific date prediction can refer to the Japan Meteorological Association and weathernews. 📌Itinerary recommendation DAY1 Domestic—New Chitose—Lake Shikotsu ⭕Lake Shikotsu⭕Marukoma Onsen DAY2 Lake Shikotsu—Sapporo ⭕Nakajima Park⭕Tanukikoji DAY3 Sapporo ⭕Nijo Market⭕White Lover Chocolate Factory⭕Clock Tower DAY4 Sapporo—Hakodate ⭕Goryokaku Park⭕Mount Hakodate DAY5 Hakodate—Lake Toya ⭕Lake Toya DAY6 Lake Toya—Otaru ⭕Otaru Canal⭕Comprehensive Museum DAY7 Otaru—Noboribetsu—Sapporo ⭕Hell Valley⭕Oyunuma DAY8 Sapporo—New Chitose—Return 👉🏻TIPS 🚞Transportation The transportation in Hokkaido is relatively inconvenient, and the cities mainly rely on JR (or bus), so after determining the general itinerary, you can first check the time and price of transportation between cities, and then decide whether to buy JR PASS. You can buy it online in advance, or you can buy it at the airport. After purchase, you can exchange and pick up tickets at the New Chitose Airport B1 floor. If you take a designated seat, you need to draw a ticket in advance. In Hakodate, you can buy a bus one-day ticket, and you can buy a round-trip bus ticket for Lake Toya Onsen and Noboribetsu Onsen, which will be cheaper. 🛏️Accommodation City accommodation can choose homestays, natural scenery like Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya recommend choosing a hot spring inn with one night and two meals. ✅Others The transition from autumn to winter in Hokkaido is very fast, and the temperature difference between day and night is large, so be sure to bring thick clothes, it may snow at any time.

lake shikotsu

hokkaido during winter time is the best time to go and do extra things. another place I went is this lake Shikotsu. just like any other Japan prefecture, Hokkaido offers many different activities, sight seeing, shopping and many more. the photos you see are taken from winter time in Lake Shikotsu. Lake Shikotsu is also one of the attractions in Hokkaido. every winter time, this place would most likely be snowing and full of white snow!#hokkaido #lakeshikotsu

Ice Festival Hokkaido

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