Ice Walking on Lake Shikotsu Experience in Chitose
Bangaichi, Lake Shikotsu Hot Springs, Chitose, Hokkaido, 066-0281
- Lake Shikotsu does not usually freeze over for most of the year, this ice walking experience allows you to explore the lake during the rare and short period when it does
- Enjoy the scenery of Mt. Fuppushidake and Mt. Eniwadake from the lakeside
- Drysuits, hoods, and gloves are provided to keep you warm and dry
What to expect
Lake Shikotsu is a caldera lake in Shikotsu-Toya National Park that was formed around 44,000 years ago. While it’s known for being “Japan’s northernmost unfrozen lake,” and when the surface does freeze, it provides a rare and unique opportunity to walk across the glistening ice. Ice walking is one of the few water activities available in Hokkaido throughout the winter. This experience will take you to some of Lake Shikotsu's frozen areas, where you can try climbing and breaking the icy surface, jumping in the water, or even burying yourself in the snow. We offer drysuits that fit over your clothes, so you may float, splash, and jump around while staying comfortable and dry
Because the ice sheets are fragile, feel free to break them and jump inside!
To keep you dry and warm, drysuits, hoods, and gloves are provided
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