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Caldera Lake - Lake Shikotsu highlights! You can take a kayak ride over the underwater Grand Canyon.
A clear kayak with a transparent bottom. It's very stable, so it's recommended for families with children
In winter, visibility can exceed 30m!
Ice art - the ice splashes are beautiful!
Let's take a leisurely paddle on the quiet Chitose River in winter.
Off-season Lake Shikotsu Clear Kayak Tour
- Location
Lake Shikotsu, Chitose
- Available Period
October~ June
- Duration
~2 hours
- Fee
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- Note:
- Bookings are received as requests for your preferred date and time.
The guide will contact you to confirm whether your booking can be accommodated after reviewing the details. - Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Even if you are able to submit the booking form, the program may already be fully booked. We appreciate your understanding in advance.
Tour Highlights
- The first clear kayak in Hokkaido
- Come empty-handed! Beginners can feel at ease!
- In winter, you can experience it wearing a warm dry suit
- Enjoy the magnificent scenery of Lake Shikotsu, which boasts the best water quality in Japan
Let’s row out in a clear kayak to see the majestic scenery of Lake Shikotsu- a national park that has been the best in Japan for over 10 years for its water quality and transparency.
Only here in Hokkaido put on a warm dry suit, get in a clear kayak, and head out into the fresh, cold winter air of nature. In front of you is a fantastic world of pure white winter, with the scenery reflected on the water. Look down and you can enjoy viewing the mysterious underwater world of Lake Shikotsu through the clear-bottom kayak.
The guide will teach you how to kayak and paddle, so even if you have never kayaked before you can join comfortably. The bottom of this type of kayak is flatter than the standard type, so children can easily join as well. Enjoy it alone, as a couple, with your family, or with a large group of friends!
Lake Shikotsu about an hour’s drive to Sapporo! It’s easy as a day trip and it’s not far from the airport, so it’s a great first or last memory for those traveling to Hokkaido.
- Ages 4 and older welcome
- Children must be accompanied by a guardian
- Must be 150cm or taller to wear a dry suit in winter months
- Guests who are pregnant or weigh over 100kg cannot participate
Meeting Location
Guesthouse Shikotsu Kamui
Meeting Address
Bangaichi Shikotsukoonsen, Chitose, Hokkaido 066-0281
Meeting Location Details
[By car]
If you are driving, set your navigation system to “Shikotsuko Onsen” and head to the shopping street parking lot on the shore of Lake Shikotsu. Looking from the parking lot, you will see the “Guest House Shikotsu Kamui” sign in the center of the shopping street.
[By bus]
If you are taking the bus, get off at the “Shikotsuko Onsen” bus stop and you will see the shopping street on your left. You will then see the sign in the center of the row of cars along the parking lot. It is about a one-minute walk from the bus stop.
Access to Meeting Location
[By car]
- ~70 minutes from Sapporo
- ~40 minutes from New Chitose Airport
- ~30 minutes from Tomakomai
- ~70 minutes from Jozankei
- ~90 minutes from Niseko
[By public transportation]
- Take the JR (~40 minutes by rapid train) from Sapporo Station to New Chitose Airport (in front of Chitose Station), then take a bus to Lake Shikotsu.
- Take the bus (~1 hour) to Lake Shikotsu.
Bus timetable:
New Chitose Airport⇔Chitose Station⇔Lake Shikotsu Onsen Town
What to Bring & Wear
[Winter]
- Cold weather gear- warm and easy-to-move-in clothes
- Knit hat, gloves, neck warmer
[Autumn & Spring]
- Clothes that are easy to move in
- Rainwear in case of bad weather
- Outerwear
Rain gear, sandals, and boots are available for free rental, and dry suits are provided in winter.
If you get motion sickness easily, you may feel ill even in a clear kayak. Please bring motion sickness medication.
Overview
- Available Period
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October~ June
- Duration
~2 hours
- Itinerary
[October 1st-10th]
- 09:00〜11:00
- 11:00〜13:00
- 13:30～15:30
- 15:30～17:30
[October 11th-End of February]
- 9:30～11:30
- 13:00～15:00
[March 1st- June 30th]
- 9:00～11:00
- 11:00～13:00
- 13:30～15:30
- 15:30～17:30
- Fee
Adults (2+ participants): 8,700yen
Children (4 years+): 5,500yen
Solo participant: 10,900yen
- What's Included
- Photos
- Insurance
- Consumption tax
- Guide
- Equipment rentals
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
Notes
- The tour will proceed in case of snow or rain.
- If the tour cannot proceed due to heavy rain, lightning, wind, or blizzard, we will cancel the tour and inform you.
- The tour dates may be changed or cancelled if there is not enough snow due to unseasonal weather or other reasons.
- The tour may be cancelled midway for safety or other reasons at the discretion of the guide.
- Please follow all of the instructions of the tour guide, as there are risks in outdoor tours. Please also understand that the guide cannot be held personally responsible for any accidents caused by the customer’s intentional or negligent acts.
Cancellation / Changes
- A cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled on the day of the event or in case of a no-show
- A cancellation fee of 75% is charged if cancelled 1 day or less before the event
- A cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 2 days or less before the event
Reviews(6)
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First Kayak
We participated as a family of three. We were worried because we couldn't proceed as expected after listening to the explanation and starting the tour, but by following the guide's advice, we gradually got the hang of it and had time to enjoy nature. We even encountered a deer. Because of the high waves, we went to Chitose River instead of Lake Shikotsu, but the whole family was very satisfied and it became a fun memory. Thank you! -
Bring your dog along too~(◍•ᴗ•◍)
We participated as a couple and our two dogs (toy poodles). We had been told in advance that dogs are dangerous, so a passenger would hold them down, but we misunderstood that to mean "one person would row, and the other person would hold the dog down while rowing" ( •̀ㅁ•́;) Sweat In the end, my husband did all the rowing by himself, but the guide made the course easy, so we managed to get through it! lol Other than that, they were very considerate and we enjoyed ourselves safely♡ The autumn leaves were beautiful, and my first time at Lake Shikotsu became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much! (This review has been machine translated into English)
- Location
Lake Shikotsu, Chitose
- Available Period
October~ June
- Duration
~2 hours
- Fee
Date
Select
Person
Select
- Note:
- Bookings are received as requests for your preferred date and time.
The guide will contact you to confirm whether your booking can be accommodated after reviewing the details. - Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Even if you are able to submit the booking form, the program may already be fully booked. We appreciate your understanding in advance.
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I am an elderly person who participated with my junior high school grandson. It was my first time canoeing, but thanks to your guidance, we were able to spend a fun holiday. It was late autumn, but the wind was pleasant, and my grandson said he wanted to float on the water for a little longer❗️. I would like to participate again. Thank you very much❗️ (This review has been machine translated into English) -
First Kayak
We participated as a family of three. We were worried because we couldn't proceed as expected after listening to the explanation and starting the tour, but by following the guide's advice, we gradually got the hang of it and had time to enjoy nature. We even encountered a deer. Because of the high waves, we went to Chitose River instead of Lake Shikotsu, but the whole family was very satisfied and it became a fun memory. Thank you! -
Bring your dog along too~(◍•ᴗ•◍)
We participated as a couple and our two dogs (toy poodles). We had been told in advance that dogs are dangerous, so a passenger would hold them down, but we misunderstood that to mean "one person would row, and the other person would hold the dog down while rowing" ( •̀ㅁ•́;) Sweat In the end, my husband did all the rowing by himself, but the guide made the course easy, so we managed to get through it! lol Other than that, they were very considerate and we enjoyed ourselves safely♡ The autumn leaves were beautiful, and my first time at Lake Shikotsu became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much! (This review has been machine translated into English) -
The whole family had fun
Our family of six participated, ranging in age from elementary school students to 74 years old. It was the first time for all of us to kayak. The female instructor was eager to ensure that the participants had fun safely, and we experienced both the calm, mirror-like waters of the cove and the slightly choppy waters of Lake Shikotsu. Everyone agreed that it was fun. (This review has been machine translated into English) -
it was fun~
Lake Shikotsu is said to be dangerous because of the high waves, so this was our first kayaking experience on the Chitose River for our family of four. We had so much fun that we were glad we went on the Chitose River. The guide had a hilarious chat even before we went out on the river. His explanation was clear and easy to understand, and we really enjoyed it. We will definitely go again. Thank you very much. (This review has been machine translated into English) -
Kayaking
With friends. It was the season for beautiful autumn leaves, and the Chitose River and Lake Shikotsu were spectacular! Our instructor, Mr. Aizawa, was also great at showing us around nature. (This review has been machine translated into English)
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