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Shikotsu-Tōya National Park

Shikotsu-Tōya pairs two caldera lakes with active volcanic landscapes in western Hokkaido. Lake Shikotsu and Lake Tōya are separate bases, so choose which volcanic story to follow.

Shikotsu-Tōya National Park

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Why go

At Lake Shikotsu, the lake and nearby Tarumae and Eniwa mountains shape the view. Around Lake Tōya, Mt. Usu and Shōwa-shinzan make volcanic activity more explicit. The wider park also includes Mt. Yōtei and Noboribetsu, but those areas deserve separate outings.

What to look for

  • Lake Shikotsu and Lake Tōya anchor different parts of the park.
  • Mt. Usu and Shōwa-shinzan reveal the region’s volcanic activity.
  • Mt. Yōtei is a prominent mountain in the wider park.

Useful to know

  • Base a shorter visit around one lake rather than linking every park district.
  • Check current volcanic-area and trail guidance before choosing a mountain route.

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Outdoor visit · 30–45 min

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