Shikotsuko Onsen, Chitose

The area is noted for its hot springs, majestic beauty, places for peaceful relaxation, and its lake-caught Kokanee salmon. We purchased some grilled salmon, and ate it in an open-air park setting... 

The area is noted for its hot springs, majestic beauty, places for peaceful relaxation, and its lake-caught Kokanee salmon. We purchased some grilled salmon, and ate it in an open-air park setting...  more »

Compared to other lakes, the road to this lake is very beautiful. This is really a countryside and u are nowhere but in the mountains. The lake is huge, like a sea. The hot spring here is also nice... 

Compared to other lakes, the road to this lake is very beautiful. This is really a countryside and u are nowhere but in the mountains. The lake is huge, like a sea. The hot spring here is also nice...  more »