Lake Shikotsu Visitor Center

Lake Shikotsu Visitor Center is an exhibition facility that introduces the nature of Lake Shikotsu in a friendly way based on the theme: “Tothe forests, to the mountains, to the lake, another journey at Lake Shikotsu.” In the visitor center, where you are greeted by a stuffed brown bear, you can learn about the formation of Lake Shikotsu, the status of the volcano which is still active, and the ecology of the living creatures around Lake Shikotsu through videos, photographs and 3-D models.

Spot details

Address: Hokkaido Chitoseshi Shikotsukonsen Outer spot Map
Area: Eniwa / Chitose / Shikotsuko Area
Phone: 0123252404
Hours: 9:00-17:30
[Dec.-Mar.]9:30-16:30
Closed: [Dec.-Mar.]Tuesday (The next day if it is a public holiday), New Year's Holiday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available(500spaces)
※Passenger cars and motorcycles are charged from 4Monday to 11Monday, and buses are charged year-round.
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(National_Park_Wi-Fi)
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of May 20, 2020)
*Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available