Formed by intense volcanic activity about 40,000 years ago, Lake Shikotsu is Japan’s northernmost ice-free lake. Boasting some of the highest water quality and clarity in the nation, its beautiful water shines with a deep blue under the sunlight, famously captured as “Shikotsu Blue.” Surrounded by majestic mountains like Mount Eniwa, this breathtaking destination invites visitors to experience grand nature firsthand through activities like canoeing and sightseeing boat cruises. The lake also captivates with seasonal events, from vibrant autumn foliage to the mystical “Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival” in winter. Easily accessible from both Sapporo and New Chitose Airport, it is a premier nature resort where you can fully immerse yourself in Hokkaido’s dynamic wilderness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Formed by intense volcanic activity about 40,000 years ago, Lake Shikotsu is Japan’s northernmost ice-free lake. Boasting some of the highest water quality and clarity in the nation, its beautiful water shines with a deep blue under the sunlight, famously captured as “Shikotsu Blue.” Surrounded by majestic mountains like Mount Eniwa, this breathtaking destination invites visitors to experience grand nature firsthand through activities like canoeing and sightseeing boat cruises. The lake also captivates with seasonal events, from vibrant autumn foliage to the mystical “Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival” in winter. Easily accessible from both Sapporo and New Chitose Airport, it is a premier nature resort where you can fully immerse yourself […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1300],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-62374","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-hokkaido"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n