Shikotsu Lake Spa
- Location
- Shikotsu, Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 44 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
Shikotsu Lake Spa is situated near Lake Shikotsu in the Shikotsu-Toya National Park, one of Hokkaido's most spectacular caldera lakes with a maximum depth of 363 meters, water clarity reaching an extraordinary 17 meters visibility, and a distinction as one of Japan's clearest lakes thanks to its pristine catchment and minimal algal blooms even in summer. The lake was formed by massive volcanic caldera collapse and is ringed by peaks including the active Tarumae volcano and the symmetrical Eniwa-dake, making the surrounding landscape a playground for hiking, kayaking, and wildlife watching amid Hokkaido's dynamic volcanic geology. The spa draws on the geothermal warmth of this volcanic system to deliver mineral bathing just minutes from New Chitose Airport, making it one of Hokkaido's most accessible high-quality hot spring destinations for visitors arriving on the island's main gateway.