Connection between Lake Shikotsu and a sightseeing boat

Lake Shikotsu called "Giant water jar" "Northernmost antifreeze lake in Japan"。Surrounded by abundant nature, the figure quietly standing、It ’s just mysterious.。A landscape created by the contrast of blue and green woven by nature、Please take a look。

We have several types of sightseeing boats that run on Lake Shikotsu.。Underwater tour boat、High-speed boat、Pedal boat ...。each、There is fun and excitement unique to that ship。Every ship、We should be able to fully convey the splendor of Lake Shikotsu.。

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History and charm of Lake Shikotsu

The history of Lake Shikotsu、About 40,000 years ago。Shikotsu volcano erupted、It is one of the best caldera lakes in Japan created by the accumulation of water in the depressed area under the crater.。Below the surface of the lake, "columnar joints"(Columnar joint)Called、A cliff-like scene spreads out。

The depth of Lake Shikotsu、It is the second largest in Japan after Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture.。As it is called "giant water jar"、The position of the bottom of the lake is 113m below the sea level.。 Average water depth up to 226m、Due to its depth, it will not freeze even in the midwinter of the northern land.。It is exactly "the northernmost antifreeze lake in Japan".。

The beautiful scenery of Lake Shikotsu in each season、It is one of the best nature in Hokkaido without human intervention.。Because the lake itself is surrounded by the steep mountains peculiar to the caldera lake、One of the factors is that it is difficult for people to enter.。

Chips that swim while shining in the water(Kokanee)Habitat、You can feel the old-fashioned beauty of Lake Shikotsu and the beauty of the water.。

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History of Lake Shikotsu Sightseeing Boat

Lake Shikotsu sightseeing boat has a long history、It has been loved by people for a long time since it was founded in 1958.。Until a few years ago, there were only tour boats that slowly roamed the lake.、As time goes by、Various ships have appeared in Lake Shikotsu。

"Columnar joints reminiscent of cut cliffs(Columnar joint)”Scenery、The cobalt blue lake water that shines as far as the eye can see、It is a mysterious world created by nature unique to the caldera lake.。

In the past, we only knew the beauty of the greenery and lake water seen from above the lake.、The appearance of an underwater tour boat、Expanded the world。By the window attached to the bottom of the ship、It became possible to see underwater.。You will be able to enjoy not only the nature on the water but also the beauty of the water.、It can be said that you can now fully enjoy Lake Shikotsu.。

Currently in Lake Shikotsu、Underwater tour boat、High-speed boat、We have three types of pedal boats.。Cobalt blue shining lake bottom forest、The scent of the flowing wind、And slowly flowing time。The charm of the overflowing Lake Shikotsu、Enjoy from various angles。