What this area is like
Lake Shikotsu is one of Japan’s clearest lakes and holds an ice festival in winter; New Chitose Airport is close by. Inland Sorachi is farming country, known for Yubari melons and the Arte Piazza Bibai sculpture park.
Plan your visit
Buses from JR Chitose Station take about 45 minutes. A good first or last night next to the airport.
Choose your next step
Other areas in Hokkaido
Sapporo →Jozankei →Otaru, Kiroro & Shakotan →Niseko & Rusutsu →Lake Toya, Noboribetsu & Tomakomai →Hakodate, Onuma & Matsumae →Wakkanai & Rumoi →Asahikawa & Sounkyo →Furano, Biei & Tomamu →Abashiri, Kitami & Shiretoko →Kushiro, Akan, Nemuro & Kawayu →Obihiro & Tokachi →Hidaka & Erimo →Islands: Rishiri, Rebun, Teuri & Yagishiri →