- Activity Level
9km
Lake Shikotsu – Mt. Tarumae Caldera Trekking
Lake Shikotsu is located around 1 hour drive from Hokkaido’s capital city Sapporo. The lake is one of the finest caldera lakes in Japan. The lake was formed by a volcanic eruption approximately 40,000 years ago. Even after the main eruption, the volcanoes on the lakeshore kept erupting, making the caldera lake the shape it is today.
This tour starts from the shore of Lake Shikotsu, tracing back the marks of pyroclastic flow on the mountainside all the way to Mt. Tarumae, an active volcano. On the way you will encounter untouched nature and enjoy a diversity of the sceneries created by the volcano.
Chitose city
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No. ED000018 Lake Shikotsu – Mt. Tarumae Caldera Trekking
| Area | Chitose city |
|---|---|
| Length | 8 hours 30 minutes |
| Price |
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| Season | Mid-June - Late October |
| Group size | Minimum: 3 / Maximum: 6 |
| Activity level | 3* Mountain climbing for 6 hours. |
| Activities | Mountain climbing 9km |
| Meeting point | Lake Shikotsu Visitor Center |
| Access | 1 hour 10 minutes from JR Sapporo station by car |
| Price includes | [included] ・Activity ・Guide fee |
| Clothing | ・warm/ windproof/ waterproof jacket ・clothes that are comfortable to move around in that can get dirty. ・Trekking shoes |
| Items to bring | ・backpack ・water bottle ・rain gear ・hat ・sunscreen ・sunglasses ・lunch ・snacks such as chocolate or candy |
| Notes | ＜Cancellation Policy＞ The following charges will apply for cancellations made by customers: ●10 days to 8 days before...20% ● 7 days to 2 days before…30% ●One day before...40% ●On the day of the trip before the meeting time...50% ●Cancellation after the start of the tour or no-show...100% |
Traveler’s Digest
Meet a local guide at Lake Shikotsu Visitor Center. After learning about the background of the area you will proceed to the lakeshore and start trekking.
A large part of the trekking route will be on the ground of a rift that was formed by the accumulation of pyroclastic flow and erosion of hardened tuff of the volcanic eruption a long time ago. Nowadays the high walls of the rift are covered by vibrant green moss. The scenery is truly mystical.
After the rift, you can now see the naked mountainside of Mt. Tarumae. Hiking to the mountain, you can appreciate the magnificent lava dome and smoke rising from the sleeping volcano. The diversity of the changing sceneries is one of the perks of this hiking tour. And finally, from the summit of Mt. Tarumae you can appreciate the stunning view of Lake Shikotsu spreading in front of your eyes.