For those using a car
Sapporo StationLake Shikotsu Onsen approximately 70 minutes
New Chitose AirportLake Shikotsu Onsen approximately 40 minutes
Lake Shikotsu sightseeing boat
We are currently closed for the winter.
Business start: April 24th (Friday)
March 9, 2026
Information on business start date in 2026
View from the lake
Amazing view of Lake Shikotsu
A Lake Shikotsu sightseeing boat allows you to enjoy Lake Shikotsu, one of the most transparent lakes in Japan, from the water.
Enjoy a special cruise experience surrounded by seasonal nature and clear blue lake water.
2026 Sales Information
period first train last departure 4/24 ～ 9:00 17:00
underwater sightseeing boat
It takes about 30 minutes to tour around the east side of Lake Shikotsu.
You can enjoy a 360° view from the lake, and you can experience special views such as the mountains that appear on the surface of the lake.
From the underwater windows on board, you can peer into the highly transparent waters of Lake Shikotsu, and see the mysterious world of famous chips swimming nearby and columnar joints on the bottom of the lake.
high speed boat
A high-speed motor boat that glides through the vast Lake Shikotsu and nature.
The high-speed boat "Galaxy" will take you on a dynamic water adventure, with the exhilaration of racing at 80km/h and the excitement of accelerating!
*Shared services to Ito Onsen, Marukoma Onsen, and Okotan Campsite have been suspended.
Lake Shikotsu
Lake Shikotsu is a caldera lake that belongs to Shikotsu-Toya National Park, and is a naturally rich lake that boasts some of the clarity and water quality in Japan.
The maximum depth is approximately 360m, and it is known as the northernmost ice-free lake that does not freeze even in winter.
Surrounded by beautiful mountains, you can see a variety of profound scenery throughout the four seasons.
In addition to several hot spring inns on the lakeshore, there is also a ``Lake Shikotsu Visitor Center'' that will guide you around the area and a restaurant that serves Lake Shikotsu's specialty ``Chips (Himemasu)'' for the enjoyment of visitors.
access
For those using route buses
New Chitose AirportLake Shikotsu Onsen approximately 55 minutes
Chitose StationLake Shikotsu Onsen approximately 45 minutes
- New Chitose Airport Bus Terminal No. 28 (Domestic)
- New Chitose Airport Bus Terminal No. 66 (International)
- Chitose Station
- Lake Shikotsu
*Please use the JR Chitose Line to get to Chitose Station.
*Please refer to the Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co., Ltd. homepage for timetables, route maps, etc.
Company Profile
Shikotsuko Kanko Transportation Co., Ltd.
〒066-0281
Shikotsuko Onsen, Chitose City, Hokkaido
Phone number: 0123-25-2031
FAX number: 0123-25-2032
Representative Director: Yoshinobu Konno
Number of employees: 20 people
