Nature Healing from Sapporo! A Relaxed Day Trip
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Winter
- Days required
- About 11 hours [Day trip]
- Main methods of transportation
- Car
Just an hour's drive from Sapporo or New Chitose Airport, we introduce a day trip plan where you can fully enjoy nature and reset your mind and body around the nature-rich Lake Shikotsu area. Lake Shikotsu, formed by a volcanic eruption, is the northernmost unfrozen lake in Japan. The clear water of the lake, known for its transparency and quality, shines a blue hue called "Lake Shikotsu Blue" when illuminated by light. Why not spend a relaxing day at this easily accessible nature spot?
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JR Sapporo Station
Departed from Sapporo in search of nature in the vicinity!
Depart from Sapporo at 8:00 am. Enjoy the drive away from the hustle and bustle of the city. We will head for Lake Shikotsu via Route 453.
Shikotsu Guide House Canoa
Arrival at Lake Shikotsu! Canoeing on a beautiful lake
Let's enjoy the changing seasons of Lake Shikotsu's great nature by canoe. With its high transparency, Lake Shikotsu makes you feel like you're floating on air in the canoe!
The majestic nature and the sounds of wild birds will blow away your daily fatigue.
- Address
- 千歳市支笏湖温泉番外地
- Telephone Number
- 0123-25-2430
"Chippu" dish (Lake Shikotsu Hot Spring Resort)
You can eat only here! "Lake Shikotsu Chippu (Kokanee salmon)"
The 'Lake Shikotsu Chippu (Kokanee salmon)' raised in Lake Shikotsu is a must-try gourmet when visiting Chitose. The salmon-pink flesh is free of any unpleasant odor, characterized by its umami and light fat. Sashimi and salt-grilled preparations are particularly recommended. You can enjoy various dishes at hotels and restaurants around Lake Shikotsu.
Eco-rin Village
An Ecology-Themed Garden
An about 40-hectare space that encompasses the Galaxy “Ginga” Garden, which has multiple themed gardens; the Animal Farm “Midori no Makiba,” with its sheep dog shows; a restaurant; a garden shop; and more. The facility makes efforts to reduce their environmental impact—for example, by recycling the kitchen waste from the restaurant into organic fertilizer.
- Address
- 恵庭市牧場277-4
- Telephone Number
- 0123-34-7800（9:30〜17:00）
- Open
- [Galaxy Garden & Green Farm] 9:30-17:00 (until 16:00 in October)
[Garden Terrace Hana no Makiba] 9:30-17:00
[Welcome Center] (April to October) 9:30 to 17:00, (November to March) 10:00 to 17:00
[Tomato no Mori] 10:00-16:00
[Restaurant Rakudaken] 10:00-18:00 (L.O. 17:00)
[Forest Restaurant Ten-Man] 10:00-16:00 (L.O. 15:00)
[Sheep sheep camping field] Check-in 12:00-16:00, Check-out 10:00 - Closed
- [Galaxy Garden & Green Farm/Garden Terrace Hanano Makiba/Forest Restaurant Ten-Man] November to late April
[Welcome Center Restaurant Rakuda-ken] Year-end and New Year holidays
[Tomato no Mori] Mid-October to mid-April
[Sheep sheep camping field]December to May
[A short detour] Recommended for those who have more time to spare!
- Gelateria Gigi
- A popular shop known for its exquisite gelato made from freshly squeezed raw milk from the farm. Among the offerings, "Mizumoto Farm's Delicious Milk" is the most popular. In addition to gelato, you can also enjoy crepes and authentic espresso.
Address: 恵庭市黄金南2-19-8
TEL: 0123-21-9915 - https://www.facebook.com/gigieniwa/
- Michi-no-Eki Hana Road Eniwa
- The direct sales shop offers a wide variety of locally grown vegetables and has a well-stocked food corner. We also recommend the sweets and bread made with Eniwa's specialty, Ebisu pumpkin. On your way home, why not look for a snack that's perfect for satisfying a small hunger?
Address: 恵庭市南島松817-18
TEL: 0123-37-8787 - https://hokkaido-michinoeki.jp/en/29207/
There are more! There are many other attractive spots in Eniwa City!
Arrival in Sapporo
