🌋 Hokkaido’s Volcanic Paradise 🌊

ust an hour from Sapporo, Lake Shikotsu (支笏湖) and Mount Tarumae (樽前山) offer the perfect mix of serenity and adventure. This volcanic landscape is one of Hokkaido’s natural treasures, where crystal-clear waters meet rugged lava fields. ✨ Highlights to Explore: 🌊 Lake Shikotsu – Japan’s second-deepest lake, famous for its clarity and dazzling blue tones. Perfect for kayaking, fishing, or simply soaking in the peaceful views. 🌋 Mount Tarumae – A still-active volcano with smoking vents, offering panoramic hikes across lunar-like terrain. Reaching the 1,022m summit rewards you with sweeping views of the lake and surrounding peaks. 🌿 Lush Forests & Trails – The contrast between the vibrant greenery and volcanic rock makes for stunning photography spots. 💡 Travel Tip: Visit in autumn when the forests around Lake Shikotsu blaze with fiery colors, or in summer for refreshing dips in the lake’s cool waters. For the best view, hike early morning when the lake reflects the mountains like a mirro