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Map

A map showing the locations of national park sightseeing spots is included. Click the link below to view in PDF Format.

Access

Access routes are examples. For more information, please inquire with each transportation facility or check their website.

*The time required in each section is a rough indication.

Course 1
Haneda Airport
Airplane (About 95 min.)
New Chitose Airport
Hokkaido Chuo Bus (About 55 min.)
Shikotsuko Bus Terminal

*Bus stop closest to Shikotsuko Visitor Center

Course 2
Haneda Airport
Airplane (About 95 min.)
New Chitose Airport
JR Chitose Line (About 3 min.)
Minamichitose Station
JR Chitose Line/Muroran Main Line (About 80 min.)
Noboribetsu Station *Station closest to Noboribetsu Onsen
Muroran Main Line (About 75 min.)
Toya Station

*Station closest to Toyako Visitor Center

Area of Accommodation

Shikotsuko

Noboribetsu

Toyako Onsen

Takarada

Showa Shinzan

Makkariguchi

Jozankei Onsen

Kitayuzawa Onsen

Facilities

Shikotsuko Visitor Center

photo of Shikotsuko Visitor Center
The Shikotsuko Visitor Center provides interesting exhibits explaining the natural environment of Lake Shikotsu. The building is an environmentally-friendly facility constructed of natural materials from the area around Lake Shikotsu. It employs natural energy by means of solar power generation and heat pipes extracting heat from the earth. View the exhibits in the visitor center, and then dive into the natural environment.
AddressShikotsuko Onsen, Chitose City, Hokkaido
Contact0123-25-2404 (Tel)
Open9:00 - 17:30
9:30 - 16:30 (winter)
ClosedTuesdays throughout the winter, end and beginning of year
Usage FeeFree of charge
Universal Design Correspondence
  • Wheelchair Lending Service
  • Distribution of Multilingual Pamphlet
  • Multipurpose Toilet
  • Communication Assist Display Board

Toyako Visitor Center and Volcano Science Museum

photo of Toyako Visitor Center and Volcano Science Museum
The Shikotsuko Visitor Center and Volcano Science Museum provide the information and exhibits necessary to enjoy the natural environment of the area of Lake Toya (the northernmost ice-free lake in Japan), the continuously active volcano Mt. Usuzan, and surrounding area registered in the Toya Caldera and Usu Volcano Geopark within the Shikotsu-Toya National Park.
AddressToyako Onsen 142-5, Toyako Town, Abuta County, Hokkaido
Contact0142-75-2555 (Tel)
Open9:00 - 17:00
ClosedDecember 31 - January 1
Usage FeeToyako Visitor Center: Free of charge
Vulcanology Center entry fee (donation): Adults 600 yen, children 300 yen (10% discount for groups of 15 or more persons)
Universal Design Correspondence
  • Wheelchair Lending Service
  • Distribution of Multilingual Pamphlet
  • Parking for Physically Disabled
  • Multipurpose Toilet
  • Communication Assist Display Board

Toya Takarada Nature Experience House

photo of Toya Takarada Nature Experience House
The Toya Takarada Nature Experience House provides information on the natural environment and a wide range of experience programs for visitors to Lake Toya and residents of the area, and assists in understanding the natural environment and the local area through 'environmental learning.
AddressTakarada 2-2, Toyako Town, Abuta County, Hokkaido
Contact0142-82-5999 (Tel)
Open9:00 - 17:00
ClosedMondays, end and beginning of year
Usage FeeFree of charge
Universal Design Correspondence
  • Distribution of Multilingual Pamphlet
  • Parking for Physically Disabled
  • Multipurpose Toilet
  • Communication Assist Display Board

Contact List

Hokkaido Regional Environment Office
3F, Sapporo Joint Government Building No.1, North 8 West 2 Kita Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido Prefecture 060-0808
Tel: 011-299-1950  Fax: 011-736-1234
http://hokkaido.env.go.jp/

Lake Shikotsu Ranger Office
Shikotsuko-Onsen, Chitose City, Hokkaido Prefecture 066-0281
Tel: 0123-25-2350  Fax: 0123-25-2351

Lake-Toya Ranger Office
2F, Toyako Visitor Center, Toyako-Onsen 142-5,
Toyako Town, Abuta County, Hokkaido Prefecture 049-5721
Tel: 0142-73-2600  Fax: 0142-73-2601

Shikotsu-Toya National Park Website