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Shikotsu-Toya National Park was named for its two famous lakes, Toya and Shikotsu. The park is located in southwestern Hokkaido. Its proximity to Sapporo makes it a popular destination for travelers with limited time in Hokkaido. Shikotsu-Toya is the easiest national park to access from Sapporo and offers visitors a range of outdoor activities from hiking to hot springs. The spectacular scenery includes caldera lakes, onsen towns and volcanic mountains. There are five parts to Shikotsu-Toya National Park, each featuring various attractions. The most famous two park areas are its namesake lakes, Toya and Shikotsu. The onsen towns of Noboribetsu and Jozankei are also popular. Mount Yotei, a perfectly shaped volcano near Niseko, is the fifth distinct park area.

Attractions

1  Noboribetsu Hokkaido's most famous hot spring resort. User rating: 84/100 (56 votes) Visited by: 109 users  2  Lake Shikotsu Picturesque caldera lake near Sapporo. User rating: 83/100 (13 votes) Visited by: 23 users  3  Lake Toya Site of Mount Usu, an active volcano. User rating: 78/100 (42 votes) Visited by: 87 users  4  Jozankei Onsen Popular hot spring resort near Sapporo. User rating: 78/100 (11 votes) Visited by: 21 users

Access and Orientation

How to get to Lake Toya How to get to Lake Shikotsu How to get to Noboribetsu How to get to Jozankei About transportation in Japan

News and Reports

Onuma Park Autumn Color Report October 16, 2009 Noboribetsu Autumn Color Report October 15, 2009 Shikotsu-Toya Autumn Color Report October 14, 2009 Tokachidake Onsen Autumn Color Report September 16, 2009 Ginsendai Autumn Color Report September 15, 2009 Asahidake Autumn Color Report September 14, 2009

Japanese Links

Shikotsu Toya National Park Official park website of the Ministry of the Environment.