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Notice of "Lake Shikotsu Rules" to all visitors of Lake Shikotsu
The Lake Shikotsu National Park Management Council (Incorporated Association) has worked with local residents and related organizations to establish the "Lake Shikotsu Rules," local rules to ensure proper use of Lake Shikotsu. We ask that all visitors to Lake Shikotsu abide by the "Lake Shikotsu Rules" and cooperate with us to ensure that they can enjoy the great outdoors of Lake Shikotsu safely and enjoyably.
Announcements from the Visitor Center
●About Parking Lot No. 5
Starting May 1, 2024, the Lake Shikotsu No. 5 Parking Lot and Chitose River waterfront environmental conservation contributions will begin to be collected.
・Lake Shikotsu No. 5 Parking Lot Parking Fee: 1,000 yen per vehicle per visit
・Waterfront Environmental Conservation Contribution: 500 yen per person
(middle school students and older)
The Lake Shikotsu National Park Management Council is a general incorporated association.
For more information, please visit the council's website below.
● For those who enjoy mountain climbing
The Japan Meteorological Agency provides volcano information for hikers.
In the Lake Shikotsu area, there is volcano information for Mount Tarumae and Mount Eniwa, so be sure to check it out.
- Information for volcano climbers(Links to the Japan Meteorological Agency website)
● Road closure information (around Lake Shikotsu)
For the latest road information, please see Hokkaido Regional Road Information (Hokkaido Regional Development Bureau) .
● Lake Shikotsu Hot Springs Walking Map is now complete
The map can be downloaded here (PDF).
Multipurpose Room Exhibition Information
〜Preparing〜
- Guide to using the multipurpose room -
Would you like to exhibit your work at the Lake Shikotsu Visitor Center?
Please contact the Visitor Center for more information.
Nature Encounter Events
- Announcement of observation events hosted by the Ministry of the Environment
→ [Interactive events scheduled for October to December]
(Links to the Ministry of the Environment website)
