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Introducing Shikotsu-ko
Part of the Shikotsu-Tōya National Park, Shikotsu-ko is a caldera lake surrounded by picturesque volcanoes. It’s Japan’s second-deepest lake after Tazawa-ko in Akita-ken. The area is served by Shikotsu Kohan (), a tiny town consisting mainly of a bus station, visitors centre (;25-2404; www15.ocn.ne.jp/~sikotuvc/in Japanese; 9.30am-5.30pm Wed-Mon Apr-Oct, 9.30am-4.30pm Wed-Mon Nov-Mar), boat pier, a few souvenir shops and restaurants. Morappu (, nearby, has a few more options. Both can be enjoyed as a day trip from Muroran.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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