Lake Shikotsu, a deep caldera lake famous for its remarkably clear water, transforms into a masterpiece of reflected colour during the koyo season. Sightseeing boats — including the iconic glass-bottomed vessels — depart from Shikotsu-ko Onsen pier, offering dual spectacles of autumn foliage on the encircling volcano slopes and the emerald lake floor visible below. Mount Eniwa and Mount Fuppushi serve as vivid backdrops of red, orange, and gold. The surrounding lakeside trail system also allows leisurely walks through birch and oak woodland carpeted in fallen leaves.
- Type
- Experience
- Category
- Autumn Leaves
- Season
- Autumn
- Month
- Mid-October to Early November
- Region
- Hokkaido
- Prefecture
- Hokkaido
- City
- Chitose
Highlights
- ◆Glass-bottomed boat revealing the famously clear lake floor beneath autumn reflections
- ◆Encircling volcanic peaks provide a 360-degree foliage panorama
- ◆Easily combined with a visit to nearby Noboribetsu Onsen
- ◆Lakeside walking trails through birch and oak autumn woodland
- ◆Only 40 minutes by bus from New Chitose Airport