Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Visit the Shikotsu Nature Information Center 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...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting Points
Departure
Makomanai Eki
The meeting point is under the clock tower across from the station entrance. Exact details will be provided once booking is finalized.
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Lake Shikotsu Nature Tour
Minami Ward
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Visit the Shikotsu Nature Information Center 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...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting Points
Departure
Makomanai Eki
The meeting point is under the clock tower across from the station entrance. Exact details will be provided once booking is finalized.
